Test for Parasites Last updated: Nov 05, 2009

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Parasite testing by examination of stool samples will often require multiple samples and the use of a lab that specializes in this type of testing. More comprehensive testing, such as a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis with Parasitology is suggested and available from the same stool sample when bacterial imbalances or digestive problems are suspected. Examples of laboratories offering such services include Meridian Valley Labs and Great Smokies Diagnostic Labs (now called Genova Diagnostics) and more information along with their home pages can be found
here and here.

 
 

Test for Parasites can help with the following:
 
 
Infections  Parasite Infection
  Parasite, Giardiasis Infection
  Parasite, Entamoeba Infection
  Parasite, Roundworm Infection
  Parasite, Trichinosis
  Parasite, Dientamoeba Fragilis

Lab Values

  A High White Count
  Eosinophilia

Metabolic

  Problem Caused By Being Underweight
 Unusual weight loss may be associated with the presence of parasites, especially after recent foreign travel.
 
 


KEY
May do some good
Likely to help
Highly recommended







GLOSSARY

Parasite:  An organism living in or on another organism.