Bordetella pertussis and chronic lymphocytic leukemia have increased small lymphocytes with condensed nuclear chromatin on the blood smear. What laboratory test could distinguish whooping cough from CLL?
a. Heterophile testing
b. Biopsy of lymph nodes
c. Molecular testing
d. Culture and serological antibody testing
Correct Answer: D
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