Comprehensive Parasitology Testing

GDX Comprehensive Parasitology Profile

Laboratory: Genova Diagnostics

Currently, there is not one methodology that provides a complete examination for all parasites.  The most effective approach is to provide a combination of methodologies.

Genova’s stool profiles offer the most comprehensive parasitology assessment available including:

• Microscopic ova and parasites (O&P)
• qPCR for 6 protozoan targets
• Macroscopic examination for worms

When clinical suspicion for a parasitic infection is high, a three-day sample collection is recommended. This traditional recommendation in textbooks and lab manuals has been challenged to reduce cost and improve patient ease of use, and some studies have demonstrated that in at least 90% of cases examination of only one stool sample is sufficient to detect an enteric parasite.

Therefore the option of a one- or three-day collection is available to suit your preference and situation.

Purge testing refers to the administration of a laxative prior to sample collection, with the rationale that more parasites will be recovered. Genova has not noted any significant difference in parasite recovery when comparing purged with non-purged specimens. Therefore, it is not necessary to purge prior to specimen collection.

It is recommended to test your stools for parasites prior to any Colonic Hydrotherapy treatment, or at least 10 days afterwards.

A positive finding is reported as the amount of that organism (rare, few, moderate, many), followed by the organism’s morphology characteristics (trophozoites, cysts, ova).

A negative O&P microscopy result is reported as “Not Detected”.

Information on which supplements and medications to stop prior to testing and how to collect your sample:

https://www.gdx.net/uk/core-uk/kit-instructions-uk/3-day-stool-collection-instruction-UK.pdf