A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is essential for this patient?

a. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential
b. Urine hCG
c. Barium enema
d. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen


B

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