Smear of duodenal fluid aspirate
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Duodenal aspirated fluid smear Normal Values There should be no disease-causing organisms in the duodenum. What abnormal results mean The results may show the presence of giardia protozoa and large white blood cells (called macrophages), or the intestinal parasite strongyloides, or another infectious organism.
Review Date: 02/10/2006  advertisement
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