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Parasitology
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Parasitology
Doctor's DataCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
The Parasitology profile includes testing by PCR and microscopy and can be performed on a one-, two- or three-day collection, based on practitioner preference. While parasitic infection may be an underlying etiological factor in several chronic disease processes, Providers often do not consider the potential for parasitic involvement because signs and symptoms of parasitic infection often resemble those of other diseases. However, it has been shown that parasite testing is a reasonable approach to the detection of causative agents for chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Useful for: • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
• Autoimmune Disease
• IBD/IBS
• Inflammation
• Food Sensitivities
• Nutritional Deficiencies
Additional test information
This profile includes testing by PCR and microscopy to test for a wide range of potential parasitic infections. While parasites may be an underlying cause in several chronic disease processes – practitioners often do not consider their involvement because signs and symptoms of parasitic infection often resemble those of other diseases. Many Americans are inclined to believe parasitic infection is a rare and exotic occurrence limited to those who have traveled to distant lands. However, there has been a measurable increase due to changes in the way we work, eat, and live in a more global society.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Stool
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 6 to 8 days after the lab receives samples.
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Related Sunridge care
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Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Stool. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should arrive 6 to 8 days after the lab receives samples.. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
The Parasitology profile includes testing by PCR and microscopy and can be performed on a one-, two- or three-day collection, based on practitioner preference. While parasitic infection may be an underlying etiological factor in several chronic disease processes, Providers often do not consider the potential for parasitic involvement because signs and symptoms of parasitic infection often resemble those of other diseases. However, it has been shown that parasite testing is a reasonable approach to the detection of causative agents for chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Useful for: • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
• Autoimmune Disease
• IBD/IBS
• Inflammation
• Food Sensitivities
• Nutritional Deficiencies
Additional details
This profile includes testing by PCR and microscopy to test for a wide range of potential parasitic infections. While parasites may be an underlying cause in several chronic disease processes – practitioners often do not consider their involvement because signs and symptoms of parasitic infection often resemble those of other diseases. Many Americans are inclined to believe parasitic infection is a rare and exotic occurrence limited to those who have traveled to distant lands. However, there has been a measurable increase due to changes in the way we work, eat, and live in a more global society.
Highlighted health areas
- Infectious Disease
- Gastrointestinal
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Fasciola hepatica
- Fasciolopsis buski
- Hookworm
- Taenia spp.
- Chilomastix mesnili
- Entamoeba hartmanni
- Iodamoeba buetschlii
- Entamoeba polecki
- Entamoeba histolytica/dispar
- Blastocystis spp.
- Balantidium coli
- Hymenolepis nana
- Hymenolepis diminuta
- Dipylidium caninum
- Diphyllobothrium latum
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Capillaria philippinensis
- Red Blood Cells, Stool
- White Blood Cells, Stool
- Giardia
- Trichuris trichiura
- Entamoeba coli
- Endolimax nana
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Pentatrichomonas hominis
- Muscle fibers
- Mucus
- Vegetable fibers
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- Cystoisospora belli
- Pollen
- Charcot-leyden crystals
- Paragonimus westermani
- Heterophyes heterophyes
- Clonorchis sinensis
- Capillaria hepatica
- Retortamonas intestinalis
- Enteromonas hominis
- Yeast