Thermometer Urinary Infection Gastric Culture General Information Material studied Fluid aspirated from the stomach. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 30-60 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Helps confirm diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Helps identify cause of bacterial infections in the bloodstream of newborns.
Commercial laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions Gastric intubation is unsuitable if you are pregnant. Remain in bed each morning until specimen collection has been completed to prevent premature emptying of stomach contents. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test.