Gastric tissue biopsy and culture
Alternate Names : Culture - gastric tissue, Biopsy - gastric tissue
Normal Values
A gastric tissue culture may be considered normal if it does not show certain bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori or giardia. Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Stomach acids normally prevent too much bacteria from growing. A gastric tissue culture may be considered abnormal if it shows certain bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, which plays a role in ulcer disease.
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