A young woman comes to the emergency department with severe abdominal cramping and frequent bloody stools. Food poisoning is suspected. What diagnostic test would be used to confirm this diagnosis?

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A stool sample would be the best diagnostic test for confirming food poisoning, as it would allow for analysis of any pathogens or toxins present in the stool. Routine urinalysis, chest x-rays, and sputum samples would not provide relevant information in this case.

A Young Woman Comes to the Emergency Department with Severe