Parasites Checkup: find what causes your unexplained symptoms

Test Name	Result	Flag	Lab
FASTING: YES
OVA AND PARASITES WITH GIARDIA ANTIGEN
Giardia AG, EIA, Stool	SEE NOTE	NORMAL	01
OVA AND PARASITES, CONC AND PERM SMEAR Micro Number: 11416359 Test Status: Final Specimen Source: Stool Specimen Quality: Adequate CONCENTRATION 1: No ova or parasites seen TRICHROME 1: No ova or parasites seen Routine Ova and Parasite exam may not detect some parasites that occasionally cause diarrheal illness. Cryptosporidium Antigen and/or Cyclospora and Isospora Exam may be ordered to detect these parasites. One negative sample does not necessarily rule out the presence of a parasitic infection. For additional information, please refer to https://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ203 (This link is being provided for informational/ educational purposes only.)
OVA And Parasites, CONC And PERM Smear	SEE NOTE	NORMAL	01
OVA AND PARASITES, CONC AND PERM SMEAR Micro Number: 11416359 Test Status: Final Specimen Source: Stool Specimen Quality: Adequate CONCENTRATION 1: No ova or parasites seen TRICHROME 1: No ova or parasites seen Routine Ova and Parasite exam may not detect some parasites that occasionally cause diarrheal illness. Cryptosporidium Antigen and/or Cyclospora and Isospora Exam may be ordered to detect these parasites. One negative sample does not necessarily rule out the presence of a parasitic infection. For additional information, please refer to https://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ203 (This link is being provided for informational/ educational purposes only.)

Test Name

Result

Flag

Ref. Range

Lab

FASTING: YES

OVA AND PARASITES WITH GIARDIA ANTIGEN

Giardia AG, EIA, Stool

SEE NOTE

NORMAL

OVA AND PARASITES, CONC AND PERM SMEAR Micro Number: 11416359 Test Status: Final Specimen Source: Stool Specimen Quality: Adequate CONCENTRATION 1: No ova or parasites seen TRICHROME 1: No ova or parasites seen Routine Ova and Parasite exam may not detect some parasites that occasionally cause diarrheal illness. Cryptosporidium Antigen and/or Cyclospora and Isospora Exam may be ordered to detect these parasites. One negative sample does not necessarily rule out the presence of a parasitic infection. For additional information, please refer to https://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ203 (This link is being provided for informational/ educational purposes only.)

OVA And Parasites, CONC And PERM Smear

SEE NOTE

NORMAL

Parasite	Issues	Benefits of testing
Beaver Fever (Giardia lamblia)	Giardia is one of the most common causes of waterborne infections. It leads to gastrointestinal issues, including persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.	Identifying Giardia allows for targeted treatment, helping patients alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort and digestive health problems caused by the parasite.
Coccidia / Isospora (Coccidia species, including Isospora belli)	Causes coccidiosis, which primarily leads to diarrhea and dehydration, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. It may also cause fever and weight loss.	Testing for coccidia helps pinpoint the cause of chronic diarrhea and dehydration, ensuring the patient receives proper treatment and preventing further health deterioration.
Amoeba (Entamoeba histolytica & Entamoeba dispar)	Responsible for amoebiasis, a disease that causes severe gastrointestinal issues, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and, in some cases, liver abscesses.	Testing for Entamoeba histolytica helps uncover the root cause of gastrointestinal distress and more serious conditions like liver infections, enabling the right treatment to prevent serious complications.
Crypto (Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis)	Causes cryptosporidiosis, leading to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration, nausea, and weight loss. It is particularly dangerous for immunocompromised individuals.	Detecting Cryptosporidium allows patients to address chronic diarrhea and malnutrition issues, especially in vulnerable populations, and helps prevent dehydration and further complications.
Blood fluke (Schistosoma mansoni / haematobium)	Causes schistosomiasis, leading to rash, fever, muscle aches, and chronic abdominal pain. Over time, it can damage the liver, kidneys, and bladder, leading to severe long-term complications.	Early detection of Schistosoma mansoni helps prevent chronic organ damage and allows for timely treatment of schistosomiasis, reducing the risk of long-term health problems.
Microsporidia (Microsporidia species)	Primarily affect individuals with weakened immune systems, including those with HIV/AIDS. They cause chronic diarrhea, wasting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, they can lead to malnutrition and more serious complications like organ damage.	Helps identify the presence of these parasites early, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, allowing for targeted treatment to prevent malnutrition and further deterioration of health.
Non-pathogenic parasites	Do not directly cause disease but indicate exposure to contaminated water or unsanitary conditions. These parasites serve as markers for potential environmental health risks, such as poor hygiene or unclean water sources.	Identifying non-pathogenic parasites can indicate exposure to unclean environments and help patients take preventive measures to avoid more serious parasitic infections in the future.

Parasite

Issues

Benefits of testing

Beaver Fever

(Giardia lamblia)

Giardia is one of the most common causes of waterborne infections. It leads to gastrointestinal issues, including persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.

Identifying Giardia allows for targeted treatment, helping patients alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort and digestive health problems caused by the parasite.

Coccidia / Isospora

(Coccidia species, including Isospora belli)

Causes coccidiosis, which primarily leads to diarrhea and dehydration, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. It may also cause fever and weight loss.

Testing for coccidia helps pinpoint the cause of chronic diarrhea and dehydration, ensuring the patient receives proper treatment and preventing further health deterioration.

Amoeba

(Entamoeba histolytica & Entamoeba dispar)

Responsible for amoebiasis, a disease that causes severe gastrointestinal issues, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and, in some cases, liver abscesses.

Testing for Entamoeba histolytica helps uncover the root cause of gastrointestinal distress and more serious conditions like liver infections, enabling the right treatment to prevent serious complications.

Crypto

(Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis)

Causes cryptosporidiosis, leading to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration, nausea, and weight loss. It is particularly dangerous for immunocompromised individuals.

Detecting Cryptosporidium allows patients to address chronic diarrhea and malnutrition issues, especially in vulnerable populations, and helps prevent dehydration and further complications.

Blood fluke

(Schistosoma mansoni / haematobium)

Causes schistosomiasis, leading to rash, fever, muscle aches, and chronic abdominal pain. Over time, it can damage the liver, kidneys, and bladder, leading to severe long-term complications.

Early detection of Schistosoma mansoni helps prevent chronic organ damage and allows for timely treatment of schistosomiasis, reducing the risk of long-term health problems.

Microsporidia

(Microsporidia species)

Primarily affect individuals with weakened immune systems, including those with HIV/AIDS. They cause chronic diarrhea, wasting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, they can lead to malnutrition and more serious complications like organ damage.

Helps identify the presence of these parasites early, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, allowing for targeted treatment to prevent malnutrition and further deterioration of health.

Non-pathogenic parasites

Do not directly cause disease but indicate exposure to contaminated water or unsanitary conditions. These parasites serve as markers for potential environmental health risks, such as poor hygiene or unclean water sources.

Identifying non-pathogenic parasites can indicate exposure to unclean environments and help patients take preventive measures to avoid more serious parasitic infections in the future.

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