# Ova and Parasites Examination

> This test examines a stool sample to detect parasites and their eggs (ova) within the digestive tract. It helps determine if persistent symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea are caused by a parasitic infection.

- Labcorp code: 008623
- Category: [Infections](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Labcorp turnaround: 3–7 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=008623&ref=assistant

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.