Esophageal Manometry & pH Testing
Manometry and 24-hour pH testing measure esophageal muscle function and acid exposure — the gold standard for diagnosing GERD, achalasia, and motility disorders.
- Success rate
- 95%
- Avg cost (US)
- $500–$2,000
- Recovery
- 0 days
- US volume / yr
- ~150,000
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Patients with persistent reflux despite PPI therapy, unexplained chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or being evaluated for anti-reflux surgery.
Thin catheter placed through the nose into the esophagus. pH probe worn for 24 hours during normal activities.
Mild throat discomfort. Return to normal activities immediately after catheter removal.
$1,500–$3,500; typically covered when medically indicated.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Do I need to stop my PPI before the test?
- How will results change my treatment plan?
- Am I a candidate for anti-reflux surgery?
Frequently asked
Placement is briefly uncomfortable; most patients tolerate the 24-hour probe well.
Confirming true acid reflux, characterizing motility disorders, and planning surgical treatment.
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