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Chapter-16 Examination of Gastrointestinal Contents

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_17
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

Commencing with normal Saliva constituents, the chapter goes on to discuss Gastric juice (its normal and abnormal constituents) and its examination, it later talks about Gastric test meals in length. Next—examination of duodenal contents is covered, followed by study of bile and ending with pancreatic function tests and their relationship with acute and chronic pancreatitis. The chapter eventually ends with sweat analysis.

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