T-Parasitology$157
$157
Parasitology
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.
- 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
- Yeast
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Capillaria philippinensis
- Red Blood Cells
- White Blood Cells
- Giardia
- Trichuris trichiura
- Entamoeba coli
- Endolimax nana
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Pentatrichomonas hominis
- Muscle fibers
- Mucus
- Vegetable fibers
- Cystoisospora belli
- Pollen
- Charcot-leyden crystals
- Paragonimus westermani
- Heterophyes heterophyes
- Clonorchis sinensis
- Capillaria hepatica
- Retortamonas intestinalis
- Enteromonas hominis
Estimated days for results: 6 to 8 days
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:
Useful for:
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Autoimmune Disease
- IBD/IBS
- Inflammation
- Food Sensitivities
- Nutritional Deficiencies
