- Gastric topographic mapping, biopsies are obtained from a minimum of five nontargeted biopsy sites (the lesser and greater curvatures of both the antrum and corpus, and the incisura angularis), with one or two biopsies (“bites”) per site
- Specimens should be placed in a minimum of two bottles, for the corpus and antrum with incisura, respectivel.
- Targeted biopsies should be obtained from irregular areas of the mucosa to rule out dysplasia and early gastric cancer.
