Description

Analysis method: Microscopy (+ PCR analysis for unicellular parasitic infections) 5 stool samples, Test results within 21-28 working days.

Laboratory US

THE PARASITE BOX XXL provides one of our widest scope of testing utilizing cutting-edge technology and biomarkers to give insight into not only the presence of a parasitic infections, but also provides a overall clinical information of your digestive function and gut health. The analysis takes place in a laboratory in the US and includes screening for parasitic infections, bacterial infections, yeast overgrowth, analysis for leaky gut with a focus on inflammatory markers in the gut. Also included are additional panels for indicators of gut health and gut function. In this test, the parasitic analyzes are primarily performed with Microscopy (PCR analysis is performed for single-cell parasitic infections, not for worms). If you are looking for a parasite test with a wide scope and that includes both microscopy and PCR-analysis for identification of parasitic worm infections, we recommend The Parasite Box – Large PCR.

To view an example of the lab report, click on this link.

See the list below for a specification of which analyses that are included in the PARASITE BOX – XXL;

Roundworms (Nematodes)

• Ancylostoma duodenale (Human hookworm) – Microscopy
• Ascaris lumbricoides (Human roundworm) – Microscopy*
• Capillaria philippinensis – Microscopy
• Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) – Microscopy
• Strongyloides stercoralis – Microscopy
• Trichuriasis trichuriasis (Whipworm) – Microscopy

Tapeworms (Cestodes)

• Diphyllobothrium latum (Broad fish tapeworm) – Microscopy
• Dipylidium caninum (Dog tapeworm) – Microscopy
• Hymenolepis diminuta (Rat tapeworm) – Microscopy
• Hymenolepis nana (Dwarf tapeworm) – Microscopy
• Taenia saginata (Beef tapeworm or Unarmed tapeworm) – Microscopy
• Taenia solium (Pork tapeworm or Armed Tapeworm) – Microscopy

Flukes (Trematodes)

• Clonorchis sinensis (Oriental liver fluke ) – Microscopy
• Fasciolopsis buski (Intestinal fluke) – Microscopy
• Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke) – Microscopy
• Heterophyes heterophyes – Microscopy
• Metagonimus yokagawai (Intestinal fluke) – Microscopy
• Opisthorchis viverrini (Asian liver fluke) – Microscopy
• Paragonimus (Lungworm) – Microscopy
• Schistosoma haematobium (Blood fluke) – Microscopy

Unicellular parasites (Protozoa); Amoebas and Flagellates

• Blastocystis – PCR
• Cystoisospora belli – PCR
• Dientamoeba fragilis – PCR
• Endolimax nana – PCR
• Iodamoeba buetschlii – PCR
• Pentatrichomonas hominis – PCR

Bacteria (culture);

• Campylobacter
• Clostridium difficile
• Escherichia coli
• Heliobacter pylori

Fungal culture;

• Candida- (overgrowth)

Inflammatory markers in the gut;

• Calprotectin
• Eosinophil protein X
• Lactoferrin
• Zonulin peptide

Additional analyses included in the test;

• Intestinal mucosal barrier (immune system activity in the intestinal mucosa)
• Metabolic indicators of the activity of intestinal microorganisms (intestinal health in relation to the activity of microorganisms in the metabolism)
• Intestinal function of the pancreas (breakdown of fat)
• Panel for intestinal bacteria and fungi (detection of species with the potential to cause harm)

Free analysis:

The microscopic analysis can also identify infection with Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium & Entamoeba histolytica(free of charge).

If you want to order several parasite boxes at the same time for your family members we have a family package for 4 people. Please contact us at: hello@parasiteclinic.com for a discount code.

Digital consultations with physicians in the field are available (in English). Consultation with a physician is charged according to the physicians rates. The Physician is able to prescribe pharmaceuticals within the EU and to the UK.

The Better Option AB is a company providing healthcare services and testing opportunities through the ParasiteClinic.co.uk. We are a Swedish licensed healthcare company with a Swedish Patient Insurance.