Description

Analysis method: Real-time PCR + Microscopy (2 stool samples), Test results within 5-14 working days.

Laboratory EU

THE PARASITE BOX – THE USUAL SUSPECTS is our most affordable test that includes a broad sampling for worms, flukes and unicellular parasites (protozoa) using real-time PCR and microscopy analysis.

See the list below for specification of which analyses that are 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*

Flukes (Trematodes)

• Fasciolopsis buski (Intestinal fluke – Microscopy*
• Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke – Microscopy*

Unicellular parasites; Amoebas and Flagellates

• Blastocystis – PCR 
• Cryptosporidium – Microscopy
• Dientamoeba fragilis – PCR 

Free analysis:

The microscopic analysis for unicellular parasites can also identify infection with Giardia lamblia (free of charge). *A free consultation with a physichian is included in case of infection with these parasites.

Available add-on;

This test can be extended with a larger scope of tests for flukes with PCR; Schistosoma haematobium* (Blood fluke) and Opisthorchis viverrini* (Asian liver fluke) for a total of GBP 45. The add-on is selected in the submission form included in your test-kit (+ 1 urine sample).

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.