Small bowel tissue biopsy smear


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Small intestine tissue sample
Small intestine tissue sample
Normal Values

The small intestine contains certain bacteria and yeast which are considered normal intestinal flora. The presence of pathogenic bacteria or certain parasites is abnormal.


What abnormal results mean

The presence of certain microorganisms, such as Giardia, Entamoeba, and others is abnormal.



Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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