Always test – don’t guess!
After your patient places the “worm-like” or other unidentifiable entity into the collection vial, they will ship it to our laboratory. Our world-class parasitology team will then examine the specimen for accurate identification.
If you and your patient want to quickly confirm the identity of something unusual in their stool, we have a test for that!
To identify an unusual object or organism in a stool sample, order our GP1G – GI parasite, gross exam test kits for your patients today!
To place an order, click here. As a reminder, DiagnosTechs can drop ship test kits directly to your patients. You may select this option at the top of the order form.
Please visit our Provider Tools page for further information about parasites and GI health testing.
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