Name: Ova Cysts & Parasites by PCR
Brand: Blue Horizon Blood Tests
SKU: BH267
Price: 80.85 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Automated RNA search for common UK species by Laboratory PCR

Self Collection of Sample - Easily done at Home

Order by 1pm mon-fri for same day dispatch

Biomarkers Included: 3 - See below for details

Target Turnaround Time in working days: 3

Inclusions: Protozoal cysts, Worm eggs, Parasites

Lab Code: BH267

Free Delivery

No Age Restrictions, available for all patients.

£80.85

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Thank you - A percentage of your order total will be donated to Our Charity of the Month

This stool test uses advanced PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology to detect DNA from the most common protozoal parasites found in the UK. It is a convenient home test kit designed to screen for specific parasitic infections that cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

Please note: This is not a microscopy-based test and does not detect all worm eggs, ova, or non-UK parasites. See full details below for what's included.

What Does This Test Detect?
This PCR panel includes detection of three key gastrointestinal pathogens:

Giardia lamblia DNA
Cryptosporidium species DNA
Entamoeba histolytica DNA (or equivalent, subject to lab configuration)

Important: While the test is named "Ova, Cysts & Parasites," this refers to protozoal cysts and parasites detectable by PCR. It does not detect worm eggs, helminths, or non-native parasites.

Test Inclusions

Test Method: Automated PCR (DNA detection)
Sample Type: Stool (single sample)
Parasites Detected: Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Entamoeba species

Who Is This Test Suitable For?
Individuals with gastrointestinal symptoms such as:

Persistent diarrhoea
Abdominal discomfort
Recent exposure to untreated water or farm animals

Not suitable for:

Testing for worms (helminths) or non-UK parasites

Individuals recently returned from overseas — please contact us for alternative microscopy-based parasitology testing

Which Tests are Included? - Protozoal cysts, Worm eggs, Parasites

Special Instructions: Should anything be found, a culture test will also be run - this will increase turnaround time by an estimated 2-3 days

Which Tests are Included? Protozoal cysts, Worm eggs, Parasites

Do you have a question about this Ova Cysts & Parasites by PCR? We aim to get back to you with an answer the same working day.

Quick and Reliable.

There's a reason that over 30% of Blue Horizon Kit requests are from patients that have used us before.

Blue Horizon Blood Test Reviews

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Extremely efficient service from beginning to end. Procedure carried out quickly and efficiently. Results were very swift. Will be using again.
Lisa Underhill-Price
UK

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Impressed with speed of despatch after ordering. Kit and instructions very easy to understand and follow. Posted back to lab Monday morning, results received Wednesday morning, Thanks, may well be back soon.
Paula Loftus
UK

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As always, a superb service by all the BH team. Fast, efficient but very thoughtfuland caring of medical conditions, and associated patient mindset.. highly reccomended .cg
Chris Gomez
UK

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Utterly patient, kind and helpful, kit arrived next day, as did my results. 5 stars well-deserved.
Dell Finniam
UK

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Great service and product. The turn around is brilliant (mostly - there was a glitch during the early part of the Covid pandemic, but that seems to be resolved now). Tests are recognised by the medical profession so I am able to use the results to get the treatment I need without further tests.
Alexis Faulkner
UK

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I had various questions which they answered via email/webchat and the timing of getting a kit, sending it back and getting the results was good.
Bruce Robins
UK