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Lung tissue biopsy To obtain a sample of lung tissue for biopsy, a needle is inserted within the lung and a sample is withdrawn and sent to the laboratory. The laboratory test isolates and identifies organisms that cause infection from the lung specimen. A lung needle biopsy culture is performed when infection of the lung is suspected and sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage cultures have not identified the cause of the infection.
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Review Date: 8/13/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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