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Ova, Cysts and Parasite (OCP) Culture Stool Test
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Ova, Cysts and Parasite (OCP) Culture Stool Test

Ova, Cysts and Parasite (OCP) Culture Stool Test

A stool test to establish whether you have been infected by parasites in the gastrointestinal tract. Includes a stool culture for pathogenic bacteria.
Stool sample 2 tests included 5 working days turnaround

£79.00

All tests bought are intended solely for the person purchasing. Why?

  • You have prolonged diarrhoea, abdominal pain and/or blood and mucus in your stool
  • You have recently travelled outside the U.K. and are worried you have drunk contaminated water or eaten contaminated food
  • You have recently exposed to someone who has a parasitic infection and are worried you now have an infection
An ova, cysts and parasite (OCP) test is a microscopic evaluation of a stool sample, checking for parasites that have infected the gastrointestinal tract. If there is an infection, the parasites and their ova (eggs) are shed and passed out of the body and can be detected in the stool. Parasite and their ova have different shapes, sizes and internal structures that are characteristic of their species.

There are a wide variety of parasites that can infect humans. Most often, those who are infected by parasites become infected by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated with the parasitic ova. This contamination cannot be seen and the food and water will look, smell and taste completely normal. Since an infected person’s stool is also infectious, without careful handwashing and food preparation, they may pass the infection onto others.

A stool culture is useful to investigate prolonged diarrhoea especially if mucus or blood is present. The exact tests performed will depend on where you have travelled to recently, and whether you have been in contact with someone with infective diarrhoea. 

Infection

Cryptosporidium PCR Giardia PCR
Please include as much information about recent foreign travel or contact with people with infective diarrhoea on your sample form as this will help the laboratory to choose the most appropriate tests to perform. State fungus on sample if required.

3 simple steps

  • Take the test

    Take the test - either using your kit or visit a clinic.

  • Post your sample

    Send your sample in the freepost pack to our fully accredited lab.

  • Get your results

    Get your doctor reviewed results on my.medichecks.com.
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Our tests are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, especially if you are suffering symptoms. Our doctors will interpret your results based on the information you have provided, but will not diagnose, consult or provide any treatment. You will be advised to see your doctor for any necessary follow-up action.