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Glossary:Drillstem test
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A controlled production of a small amount of fluid from an isolated section of the pay zone into the chamber formed by the drill pipe and a downhole valve. Drillstem tests measure pressures, some elements of depletion, and gather samples of the produced fluids. Abbreviated as DST.