Description

Analysis method: Microscopy (worms + unicellular parasites), Real-time PCR (unicellular parasites), Antibodies ELISA

Sampling material: Stool sample + Serum

Test results within 5-14 business days

Laboratory EU

THE PARASITE BOX – THE USUAL SUSPECTS plus Pork Tapeworm Special is one of our most affordable test that includes a wide screening for parasitic infections by microscopic analysis for the identification of roundworms, flukes, tapeworms and unicellular parasites (protozoa). Additional real-time PCR is provided for protozoa and Pork Tapeworm.

*Free digital consultation with one of our partner physicians is included in case of a confirmed tapeworm infection.

See the list below for additional information of the analyses included in THE PARASITE BOX – THE USUAL SUSPECTS;

Roundworms (Nematodes)

• Ancylostoma duodenale (Hookworm) – Microscopy
• Ascaris lumbricoides (Human roundworm) – Microscopy
• Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) – Microscopy
• Strongyloides stercoralis (Strongyloides) – Microscopy
• Trichuriasis trichiura (Whipworm) – Microscopy

*Tapeworms (Cestodes)

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

Flukes (Trematodes) – PCR-analysis is available as add-on test, see below

• Fasciolopsis buski (Intestinal fluke) – Microscopy
• Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke) – Microscopy
• Opistorchis viverrini (Liver fluke) – Microscopy
• Schistosoma haematobium (Blood fluke) – Microscopy

Unicellular parasites (Protozoa); Amoebas and Flagellates

• Blastocystis – Microscopy + PCR
• Cryptosporidium – Microscopy
• Dientamoeba fragilis – Microscopy + PCR
• Giardia Lamblia – Microscopy
• Cryptosporidium – Microscopy
• Entamoeba (Histolytica/Dispar) – Microscopy

Antibodies test (ELISA)

• IgG for Taenia Solium – No phlebotomist appointment is included in price.

Free additional analysis included in the test;

• Color of faecal sample
• pH
• Consistency
• Odour
• Starch
• Neutral Fats
• Crystals of Fatty Acids
• Undigested food remains
• Undigested meat fibers
• Leukocytes (WBC)
• Erythrocytes (RBC)

Available add-on tests;

You will find the available add-on tests in the laboratory submission form included in your Parasite Box. Additional add-on tests are charged separately upon arrival to our laboratory. 

• Zonulin & Calprotectin (inflammatory markers and identification of leaky gut).
• PCR-analysis for Flukes; Schistosoma haematobium (Blood fluke), Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke) & Opisthorchis viverrini (Asian liver fluke) + 1 urine sample
• Helicobacter pylori – (harmful intestinal bacteria).
• Candida (7 specific different species)
• 7 common UTI infections
• Fecal Blood
• PCR for 5 different species of Hookworms
• PCR for Echinococcus, Ascaris and Trichuris Trichiura

Should you want to order several Parasite Boxes for both you and your family members, we can provide a family discount. Please contact us at: hello@parasiteclinic.co.uk for a discount code.

Digital consultation with partner physicians in the field are available, the consultation with a physician is charged according to the physicians rates. Our partner physicians are able to prescribe pharmaceuticals within the EU and to the UK, please visit our product page for additional information.

Parasiteclinic.co.uk is operated by The Better Option AB, a Swedish licensed healthcare company providing healthcare services including parasitic tests. We are approved by the Swedish Healthcare Inspectorate (IVO).