Stomach Tests
The stomach acid test is used to measure the quantity and acidity of stomach contents.
Alternative Names
Gastric acid secretion test
How the test is performed
After not eating for a period of time, fluid is all that remains in the stomach. This fluid can be removed via a tube inserted into the stomach through the esophagus (food pipe).
To test the ability of cells in the stomach to release acid,
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