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Mucosal Inflammation
A nasal mucosal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the lining of the nose so that it can be checked for disease.
Alternative Names
Biopsy - nasal mucosa; Nose biopsy
How the test is performed
A painkiller is sprayed into the nose. In some cases, a numbing shot may be used. A small piece of the tissue that appears abnormal is removed and checked for problems in the laboratory.
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation is necessary. You may be asked to fastfor a...
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