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Culture - Gastric Tissue Biopsy
Alternate Names : Gastric Tissue Culture
Definition This is an examination of a sample of gastric (stomach) tissue for culture to aid in determining the presence of certain microorganisms which may be playing a role in certain diseases.
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Why is the Test Performed?
An endoscopy may be performed to determine the presence of ulcers for which pathology and culture specimens are often useful. It also aids in the diagnosis of cancers and other conditions. Certain infections may also be diagnosed by endoscopy, hence a culture of tissue obtained by endoscopy may be done.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
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Review Date : 2/12/2002
Reviewed By : Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, and Andrew J. Muir, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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