Esophageal biopsy culture

Alternative names:

culture of esophageal biopsy

Normal values:

No organisms on the culture after an appropriate growth period is normal.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results indicate an infection of the esophagus. The infection may be bacterial, viral, or fungal. The causative organism and an effective medication to treat the organism, if available, are indicated in the results.

See documents on:
esophagitis Herpes
esophagitis Candida
esophagitis CMV