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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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Specialties

OphthalmologyRheumatologyGeneral Surgery

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