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Endometrium Culture |
| Test | Endometrium Culture |
| Indication | To isolate and identify aerobic and anaerobic organisms present in the endometrium |
| Physiology | Clinical findings are associated with anaerobic infections in the mucosal surface, foul smelling discharge, gas in tissues, abscess formation. The most common isolates are anaerobic gram positive cocci and Bacteroides sp. |
| Normal Range | No growth |
| Sample | Scrapings, aspirates, or swabs taken from endometrium |
| Test Method | Aerobic and anaerobic culture |
| Related Tests | Abscess, Chlamydia trachomatis |
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