Gastrointestinal Screen – Helminths
A gastrointestinal (GI) screen is a diagnostic test that can also detect the presence of helminths, or parasitic worms, in the gastrointestinal tract. Some common helminths that can be detected through a GI screen include:
Tapeworms: Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. They can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Roundworms: Roundworms are long, thin worms that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. They can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
Hookworms: Hookworms are small, thin worms that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. They can cause anemia, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Whipworms: Whipworms are thin, whip-like worms that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. They can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Exams included: Ancylostoma spp., Ascaris spp., Enterobius vermicularis, Enterocytozoon spp./ Encephalitozoon spp., Hymenolepis spp., Necator americanus, Strongyloides spp., Taenia spp., Trichuris trichiura
Samples required: 1
Results in: 1-5 working days
Exams included:
- Gastrointestinal Screen - Helminths
Results Turnaround: 2 - 5 working days
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