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Definition

Lung needle biopsy culture is a laboratory testthat examines a piece oflung tissue to look forthe cause of aninfection.

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Culture - lung needle biopsy

How the test is performed

After a piece of lung tissue is taken from a patient's lung (a biopsy), the tissue is sent to a laboratory. The laboratory technician will place thetissue sample ina special substance that promotes growth. This can help identify the cause of illness or infection.

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