Rapid Results DNA + Drug Testing's Ova + Parasite Test is used to look forparasitic organisms or ova (eggs) in a stool sample.
The most common cause of parasitic infection is through consuming contaminated food or water. Common symptoms of parasites in the lower digestive tract include prolonged diarrhea, blood or mucus in stool, nausea and abdominal pain.
The Ova and Parasite test can help to aid in the diagnosis of parasitic infection when a person is experiencing symptoms of infection or monitor treatment.
This test will not detect Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, or Microsporidium.
