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Smear of duodenal fluid aspirate is an examination of fluid taken from the
Alternative Names
Duodenal aspirated fluid smear
How the test is performed
The specimen is obtained by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (
Fluid is suctioned up from the duodenum when the tube or the scope is in proper position. The fluid is placed on a microscope slide and stained for examination.
How to prepare for the test
Do not eat or drink anything, even water, for 12 hours before the test.
How the test will feel
You may have a gagging sensation as the tube is passed, but the procedure is usually not painful.
Why the test is performed
The test is done to diagnose infection of the small bowel, but it is only rarely necessary. In most cases, this test is only done when a diagnosis could not be made with a stool examination and a duodenal
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Review Date: 04/18/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
