Avoid taking laxatives or anti-diarrheal drugs containing mineral oil, barium, and bismuth prior to collection.

Checks stool for Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, Giardia, and helminths. The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) looks for pieces of parasite DNA.

For LifeLabs, please pick up collection container at the laboratory location.

For In-Common Laboratories home collection, the test kit will be mailed to you. See additional test information here: https://www.doctorsdata.com/Parasitology-P21-stool