Description

This is a package of the tests: Parasitebox XL (parasites, SIBO & Leaky Gut) + Tick borne Infections Large (DualDur Lyme & co-infections + Western Blot Antibody test) as well as various upgrades including Calprotectin, 7 UTIs, Flukes PCR and a 45 minute session with our founder Carl Ahlqvist as well as a 45 minute session with a healthcoach specialized in nervous system interactions, in order to assist you with your nervous system, reduce your stress and thereby boosting your immune capabilities. This test also gives an opportunity to book a Dr appointment with Dr Mareike Claussen upon request, MD, PhD (Oxford University) and Master of Biology, for an additional fee.

Analysis method: Microscopy (worms + unicellular parasites), Real-time PCR (unicellular parasites, virus and bacteria), Antigenes, DualDur, Western Blot

Sampling material: Stool samples*3, Urine Sample*2, Blood Sample

Test results within 7-21 business days – PCR usually ready within 24-48h of arrival to lab.

Laboratory EU

THE PARASITE BOX – XL LONGEVITY is one of our best tests that includes a wide screening for parasitic infections by microscopic analysis (7-10 days) for the identification of roundworms, flukes, tapeworms and unicellular parasites (protozoa). Additional real-time PCR is provided for 6 different protozoa – (1-3 days) as well as for flukes, viruses and pathogenic bacterias.

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

Parasitological analysis – Microscopy

Roundworms (Nematodes)

• Ancylostoma duodenale (Hookworm) *
• Ascaris lumbricoides (Human roundworm) *
• Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) *
• Strongyloides stercoralis (Strongyloides)
• Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) *
• Necator Americanus
• Ancylostoma ceylanicum *
• Ancylostoma braziliense *
• Ancylostoma caninum *
• Ancylostoma tubaeforme  *
• Uncinaria stenocephala  *
• Others

Tapeworms (Cestodes)

• Dipylidium caninum (Dog tapeworm)
• Diphyllobothrium latum (Broad fish tapeworm) *
• Hymenolepis nana (Dwarf tapeworm)
• Taenia saginata (Beef tapeworm / Unarmed tapeworm)
• Taenia solium (Pork tapeworm / Armed tapeworm) *
• Hymenolepis Diminuta
• Rodentolepis nana
• Echinococcus granulossus  *
• Others

Flukes (Trematodes)

• Fasciolopsis buski (Intestinal fluke)
• Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke) – PCR Included
• Opisthorchis viverrini (Liver fluke) – PCR Included
• Schistosoma haematobium (Blood fluke) – PCR Included
• Schistosoma Mansoni – PCR Included
• Opistorchis Felineus
• Dicrocoelium dendriticum
• Clonorchis sinensis
• Paragonimus westermani
• Paragonimus africanus
• Paragonimus mexicanus
• Others

(* optional PCR analysis available for extra cost)

Unicellular parasites (Protozoa)

Microscopy and/or PCR detection of:

• Blastocystis (microscopy and PCR included)
• Dientamoeba fragilis (microscopy and PCR included)
• Giardia lamblia (microscopy and PCR included)
• Cryptosporidium (microscopy and PCR included)
• Entamoeba histolytica / dispar (microscopy and PCR included for Histolytica)
• Cyclospora cayetanensis (microscopy and PCR included)
• Entamoeba Hartmanni
• Entamöba Polecki
• Entamoeba coli
• Chilomastix Mesnili
• Endolimax Nana (non pathogenic)
• Iodamöba Butschii
• Cystoisospora Belli
• Sarcocystis Hominis
• Others

Broad spectrum PCR for Viruses, Bacterias (PCR package)

• Virus:
  • Sapovirus
    • GI
    • GII
    • GIV
    • GV
  • Adenovirus,
  • Astrovirus,
  • Norovirus
    • GI
    • GII
  • Rotavirus A
• Gram+ Bacteria:
  • Clostridium difficile
    • Toxin A
    • Toxin B
    • Binary Toxin A/B
• Gram- Bacteria:
  • Plesiomonas shigelloides,
  • Salmonella spp., 
  • Campylobacter spp.,
  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus,
  • Vibrio cholerae,
  • Vibrio vulnificus,
  • Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC),
  • Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC),
  • Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC), 
  • Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC),
  • Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC),
  • Yersinia enterocolitica
• H Pylori – Antigen test
• PCR-analysis for 7 common UTI infections
  • Ureaplasma Parvum
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum
  • Mycoplasma Hominis
  • Mycoplasma Genitalium
  • Trichomonas Vaginalis
  • Chlamydia Trachomatis
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae 

SIBO & Leaky Gut Test

• Leaky Gut and SIBO – all in a single urine sample! One easy to measure highly specific marker for SIBO, one marker for systematic stress (TMAO) and one very specific marker for Leaky Gut
  • For this test, the envelope for return shipping is included, though not the postage – a stamp is needed for a regular 1st class letter for return shipping. Cost approx GBP 10 with Royal Mail.

In this box, our standard Gut Health analysis is included as well, looking for the following items in the samples:

• 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. 

• Fecal Blood
• PCR-analysis for Candida (7 specific different species)
• PCR-analysis for Taenia Solium (Pork Tapeworm)
• PCR-analysis for Diphyllobothrium latum (Fish Tapeworm)
• PCR-analysis for 5 different species of Hookworms
• PCR-analysis for Echinococcus Granulossus, Ascaris (Roundworm) and Trichuris Trichiura
• PCR-analysis for Enterobius Vermicularis + Ancylostoma Duodunales

If you want antibody testing for the below infections – please let us know with booking since we have to add various items for the serum sampling:

• Fasciola Hepatica IgG
• Shistosoma spp (IgG + IgM)
• Ascaris Lumbricoides (IgG)
• Taenia Solium (IgG)
• Echinococcus Granulosus (IgG)
• Toxocara Canis (IgG)

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.

LYME & CO-INFECTIONS + WESTERN BLOT (blood test)

Home testkit – phlebotomist services needed and not included.

This highly accurate and thorough microscopic method in the identification of tick-borne infections utilizes AI with a patented EU-funded laboratory method; DualDur – Dark-Field Microscopy, providing you with a highly accurate test-result.

This test will include a staining of Borrelia/Lyme as well – with additional photos thereof.

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).