Description

Targeted parasite detection using PCR and microscopy – with just one day of sample collection.

The Parasitology – 1 Day test is a non-invasive, stool-based lab assessment designed to detect a wide range of intestinal parasites, protozoa, and worm infections. Using both advanced PCR technology and traditional microscopic analysis, this test helps uncover hidden causes of chronic digestive issues, including bloating, diarrhea, fatigue, and unexplained inflammation.

Quick Collection – Just One Day

While all parasitology kits are shipped with materials for three days of collection, this test only requires you to use the Day 3 bag. It's a single-day sample—making the process faster and more convenient without compromising diagnostic accuracy.

Why Test for Parasites?

Parasites are more common than many people realize—and they don’t just affect travelers. You may benefit from this test if you have:

  • Chronic or intermittent gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Unexplained fatigue, skin rashes, or nutrient malabsorption
  • A history of international travel or exposure to contaminated food/water
  • Irritable bowel symptoms that haven’t responded to treatment
  • A compromised immune system

What This Test Detects

This panel screens for a broad range of intestinal parasites, including protozoa, helminths (worms), and other indicators of infection or inflammation:

🔹 Protozoa & Amoebae

  • Blastocystis spp.
  • Dientamoeba fragilis
  • Endolimax nana
  • Entamoeba histolytica/dispar
  • Entamoeba coli
  • Entamoeba hartmanni
  • Entamoeba polecki
  • Iodamoeba buetschlii
  • Chilomastix mesnili
  • Pentatrichomonas hominis
  • Retortamonas intestinalis
  • Enteromonas hominis

🔹 Helminths (Worms)

  • Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm)
  • Capillaria hepatica
  • Capillaria philippinensis
  • Clonorchis sinensis
  • Cystoisospora belli
  • Diphyllobothrium latum (fish tapeworm)
  • Dipylidium caninum
  • Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)
  • Fasciola hepatica / Fasciolopsis buski
  • Heterophyes heterophyes
  • Hookworm
  • Hymenolepis diminuta
  • Hymenolepis nana
  • Paragonimus westermani
  • Strongyloides stercoralis
  • Taenia spp. (tapeworms)
  • Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)

🔹 Other Microscopic Findings

  • Charcot-Leyden Crystals
  • Mucus
  • Muscle fibers
  • Pollen
  • RBCs (red blood cells)
  • WBCs (white blood cells)
  • Yeast
  • Vegetable fibers

Test Details

  • Collection Method: Stool sample (1-day collection using Day 3 bag only)
  • Technology Used: PCR and microscopy
  • Specimen Type: Stool
  • Shipping: Nationwide shipping and return included
  • Fasting: Not required

Get Clarity on Chronic Digestive Issues

Whether you’re dealing with long-term gut symptoms or evaluating recent exposure, the Parasitology – 1 Day test offers an efficient way to uncover the presence of parasites and related gut abnormalities.