What is the purpose of this test?
The Doctor's Data Parasitology Profile, Stool Test Kit is a test used to check for parasites and other markers in your digestive system. This test looks for a variety of parasites, including protozoa like Giardia and Entamoeba, roundworms like Ascaris and hookworms, tapeworms, and flukes. It also detects other things like red and white blood cells, muscle and vegetable fibers, and crystals. By examining these elements in your stool, the test can help identify infections or other issues that may be affecting your digestion and overall health.
This test is especially useful for people who have symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or other digestive problems. It can help your doctor determine if a parasitic infection is causing these symptoms and guide the right treatment plan. Knowing if you have a parasitic infection can be crucial for getting the proper care and feeling better.
NOTICE: This kit includes a one-, two-, or three-day parasitology collection option. The choice of collection duration is at the patient's or practitioner's discretion based on preference and need.
The Parasitology Profile, Stool - Doctor's Data Kit includes the following:
- Protozoa: Balantidium coli | Blastocystis spp | Chilomastix mesnili | Dientamoeba fragilis | Entamoeba coli | Entamoeba histolytica/dispar | Entamoeba hartmanni | Entamoeba polecki | Endolimax nana | Enteromonas hominis | Giardia duodenalis | Iodamoeba butschlii | Isospora belli oocysts | Pentatrichomonas hominis | Retortamonas intestinalis
- Nematodes (Roundworms): Ascaris lumbricoides eggs | Capillaria philippinesis eggs | Capillaria hepatica eggs | Enterobius vermcularis eggs | Hookworm eggs | Strongyloides stercoralis | Trichuris trichiura eggs
- Cestodes (Tapeworms): Diphyllobothrium latum eggs | Dipylidium caninum eggs | Hymenolepis diminuta eggs | Hymenolepis nana eggs | Taenia eggs
- Trematodes (Flukes): Clonorchis sinensis eggs | Fasciola hepatica/Fasciolopsis buski | Paragonimus westermani eggs | Heterophyes heterophyes
- Parasites: Cryptosporidium (C. parvum and C. hominis) | Entamoeba histolytica | Giardia duodenalis (AKA intestinalis & lamblia)
- Other Markers: RBC | WBC | Muscle Fibers | Vegetable Fibers | Charcot-Leyden | Crystals | Pollen | Ova and Parasites
Benefits of the Parasitology Profile, Stool - Doctor's Data Kit:
- Detects a Wide Range of Parasites: Identifies protozoa, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
- Diagnoses Digestive Issues: Helps find the cause of symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and unexplained weight loss.
- Comprehensive Analysis: This checks for other markers, such as red and white blood cells, muscle and vegetable fibers, and crystals.
- Guides Treatment Plans: Provides detailed information to help your doctor choose the right treatment.
- Improves Health: Helps address parasitic infections and digestive problems, leading to better overall health.
- Convenient Home Testing: Allows you to collect a stool sample at home for analysis.
- Early Detection: Helps catch parasitic infections early, preventing more serious health issues.
Preparation:
Fasting is not required. Send the specimen via overnight mail Monday through Thursday only. Review patient instructions carefully and choose the best day to start the test. Stop antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, probiotic supplements, PPIs, and Bismuth 2 weeks before collection. Stop aspirin, NSAIDs, digestive enzymes, laxatives, activated charcoal, betaine HCl, antacids, and bentonite clay 2 days before collection. Do not collect during active bleeding from hemorrhoids or menstruation. Wait 4 weeks after a colonoscopy or barium enema. Avoid urine or water contamination. Refrigerate the specimen before shipping. Do not freeze.
Test Results:
6-8 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
