Ova and Parasite, Stool

The Ova and Parasite stool test may help aid in the detection of parasitic infection when an individual is experiencing symptoms of infection or needs to monitor treatment of infection. Consuming contaminated food or water is the most common cause of a parasitic infection. Results for this test may take 5-7 business days.

Available Laboratories: LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics

$299
LabCorp $299
Quest

Sample Results

Ova and Parasite, Stool

Sample Results

$299
LabCorp $299
Quest

Test Details

The Ova and Parasite stool test may be ordered when an individual is experiencing symptoms of parasitic infection, such as:

Prolonged abdominal cramping
Prolonged diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
blood or mucus in the stool

It is important to note that one negative result does not rule out the possibility of parasitic infection. Repeat testing may be necessary for the most accurate results.

This test is commonly ordered with the Stool Culture test.

When ordering the Ova and Parasite stool test, it is required to go to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container prior to collection and review collection technique to avoid specimen rejection. Specimens for the parasitic stool examination should be collected before the start of therapies such as antidiarrheal or antiparasitic.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

The Ova and Parasite stool test may be ordered when an individual is experiencing symptoms of parasitic infection, such as:

Prolonged abdominal cramping
Prolonged diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
blood or mucus in the stool

It is important to note that one negative result does not rule out the possibility of parasitic infection. Repeat testing may be necessary for the most accurate results.

This test is commonly ordered with the Stool Culture test.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

(Note: to preserve lowest possible per test pricing, a single $10.00 lab fee is applied to one or more blood tests. You will not incur any additional charges at the lab.)

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

NOTE: Be sure to visit the appropriate laboratory!

If you choose LabCorp only visit a Labcorp location.
If you choose Quest Diagnostics only visit a Quest location!

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If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Stool

Prepare For Your Test

Discontinue administration of barium, bismuth, Metamucil, castor oil, mineral oil, tetracycline therapy, and antiamebic drugs within one week prior to test. See collection instructions on test kit from the lab.

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