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

Checks stool for Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, Giardia, and helminths. The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is used to detect specific pieces of parasite DNA.

Please bring your requisition and pick up a collection container at your local LifeLabs.