Analysis method: Microscopy*3 (worms + unicellular parasites – 3 days), Real-time PCR (unicellular parasites, virus and bacteria)

Sampling material: Stool sample

Test results within 5-14 business days – PCR usually ready within 24-48h of arrival to lab.

Laboratory EU

THE PARASITE BOX – THE USUAL SUSPECTS + Gut Health + Virus & Bacteria Screening 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 viruses and pathogenic bacterias.

*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 + Gut Health + Virus & Bacteria;

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) *
• Opisthorchis viverrini (Liver fluke) *
• Schistosoma haematobium (Blood fluke) *
• Schistosoma Mansoni *
• Opistorchis Felineus
• Dicrocoelium dendriticum
• Clonorchis sinensis
• Paragonimus westermani
• Paragonimus africanus
• Paragonimus mexicanus
• Others

(* means we have 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)

• Broad-spectrum PCR – Viruses & bacteriaViruses
  • Sapovirus GI/GII/GIV/GV
  • Adenovirus
  • Astrovirus
  • Norovirus GI/GII
  • Rotavirus A

  Pathogenic bacteria

  Gram-positive:

  • Clostridium difficile (Toxin A, Toxin B, Binary toxin)

  Gram-negative:

  • 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
  • Helicobacter Pylori

SIBO & Leaky Gut Test

• Leaky Gut and SIBO – all in a single urine sample! 2 easy to measure highly specific markers for SIBO 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. 

• Calprotectin (inflammatory marker)
• Fecal Blood
• PCR-analysis for Candida (7 specific different species)
• PCR-analysis for Flukes; Schistosoma Haematobium + Mansoni (Blood fluke), Fasciola hepatica (Large liver fluke) & Opisthorchis viverrini (Asian liver fluke) (urine + fecal sample)
• 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 7 common UTI infections (Ureaplasma Parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma etc)
• 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.

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).