Strongyloidiasis Test Price | Lahalak Platform
Suffering from vague abdominal pain? This test detects latent strongyloidiasis infections and is crucial before starting immunosuppressive treatments to prevent potentially life-threatening complications.
Scientific name: Strongyloidiasis Test
Testing for strongyloidiasis is a set of laboratory tests designed to diagnose infection with the roundworm parasite *Strongyloides stercoralis*. Diagnostic methods include direct microscopic examination of stool samples for larvae, concentration techniques to increase sensitivity, culture, and antibody tests in blood (such as ELISA). The infection...
Service type
Laboratory test (Stool/Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A specialized examination for the detection of the Strongyloides stercoralis parasite may include direct stool examination, concentration methods, or blood antibody testing (depending on demand and availability).
- Consult a specialist in interpreting the results with an infectious disease or tropical medicine specialist.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- For stool testing: Fasting is not required. It is best to collect the stool sample in a clean container and bring it to the lab as soon as possible (within an hour if possible, or refrigerate it), as the larvae may die or metamorphose quickly. The doctor may request multiple samples on different days to increase the chance of detection.
- For blood (antibody) testing: fasting is not required.
- The doctor should be informed of travel or residence history in affected areas, and the complete medical history.
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