The patient presents with diffuse maculopapular rash, fever, myalgia, arthralgia and headache. The patient reports several tick bites after hiking two weeks ago, which prompts the provider to suspect Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Which test confirms the diagnosis?
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