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87003 Small animal inoculation

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Animal inoculation, Small animal culture, In vivo culture

Microbiologic specimen inoculation into small laboratory animals for organism detection and identification. Uses animal models for culture.

Clinical Context

Used rarely for organisms difficult to culture by conventional methods. Involves inoculation of mice, guinea pigs, or rabbits with patient specimen.

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Specialties

MicrobiologyPathology

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