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Bernstein test - Results

Alternative Names

Acid perfusion test

Normal Values:

The test results will be negative.

What abnormal results mean:

Positive test indicates that the symptoms are caused by esophageal reflux.

Stomach and stomach lining

Reviewed last on: 8/22/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Fass R. Evaluation and diagnosis of noncardiac chest pain. Dis Mon. 2008;54:627-641.

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