0278T Tempr
Category III
Also known as: temporal artery biopsy, GCA biopsy
Temporal artery biopsy. Surgical biopsy of temporal artery to diagnose giant cell (temporal) arteritis.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose giant cell arteritis in patients with temporal headache, jaw claudication, and elevated inflammatory markers. Gold standard diagnostic test.
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