Stool Examination for Cryptosporidium / Isospora Identification
🦠 Parasitic Infection Detection
₹189
MRP ₹300
Includes: Stool Microscopy for Cryptosporidium & Isospora Identification
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 5:30 PM
Report: 2nd Working Day
Sample Type: Stool
Sample Time: 5:30 PM
Report: 2nd Working Day
About this Test:
The Stool Examination for Cryptosporidium / Isospora is a specialized parasitology test used to detect infections caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Isospora belli.
✔ Cryptosporidium – A parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, leading to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration, and nausea. ✔ Isospora – A parasite responsible for isosporiasis, which presents with chronic diarrhea, fever, and weight loss, especially in immunocompromised patients.
🔹 This test is recommended for individuals with persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms. 🔹 Early detection is important for proper treatment, especially in children, elderly, or people with weak immune systems.
The Stool Examination for Cryptosporidium / Isospora is a specialized parasitology test used to detect infections caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Isospora belli.
✔ Cryptosporidium – A parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, leading to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration, and nausea. ✔ Isospora – A parasite responsible for isosporiasis, which presents with chronic diarrhea, fever, and weight loss, especially in immunocompromised patients.
🔹 This test is recommended for individuals with persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms. 🔹 Early detection is important for proper treatment, especially in children, elderly, or people with weak immune systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is Cryptosporidium and Isospora?
They are intestinal parasites that cause gastrointestinal infections, mainly diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Q2: How are these parasites transmitted?
Usually through contaminated water, food, or direct contact with infected persons/animals.
Q3: Who should get this test?
Anyone with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss, especially those with weak immunity.
Q4: Is fasting required?
No fasting is required. A fresh stool sample is needed.
Q5: How long does it take to get the report?
Reports are available on the 2nd working day.
Q1: What is Cryptosporidium and Isospora?
They are intestinal parasites that cause gastrointestinal infections, mainly diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Q2: How are these parasites transmitted?
Usually through contaminated water, food, or direct contact with infected persons/animals.
Q3: Who should get this test?
Anyone with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss, especially those with weak immunity.
Q4: Is fasting required?
No fasting is required. A fresh stool sample is needed.
Q5: How long does it take to get the report?
Reports are available on the 2nd working day.