Test for worms/parasites?

[nogutsnoglory]

What kind of test would check for worms or parasites? I have so much diarrhea and weight loss that I just want to rule out something like tape worm.

I did a stool test for C-Diff and bacteria which came back negative.

 

[rygon]

A think the stool test you dd would rule that out, seems there are different types of test though
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stool_test

 

[nogutsnoglory]

The results don't say anything about parasites though. I think ill ask for another that specifically rules out parasites and worms.

 

[Kinsey]

Your test

Congrads it came back negative for C-Diff, that's when you start to go down one of those paths where you don't know where youre going and how to get there and if you will make it.:dance:

 

[D Bergy]

Metametrics GI effects

That is one of the better ones.

Dan

 

[Kinsey]

What is Metametrics GI effects? Am curious? Kinsey

 

[xmdmom]

When looking for worms and other intestinal parasites, doctors order "Stool for O and P x3" = 3 stool samples examined for ova (eggs) and parasites.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

My doctor put o & p but not X3 on the script. Does it need the x3?

 

[xmdmom]

Usually 3 random stool samples are examined; this means you bring in 3 different samples. The reason for three is it increases the sensitivity of the test.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I have 3 containers but think he is testing for something else too.

 

[xmdmom]

No, I'm guessing they're all to check for parasites. Even if the doctor is checking for other things, they can divide the sample into 2 or more parts for different tests.