Giardia lamblia, Direct Detection EIA Labcorp

$188.00

LabCorp Test #: 182204, CPT: 87329

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test looks for a specific parasite called Giardia lamblia in a stool sample. It uses a method called EIA (enzyme immunoassay) to detect the parasite's antigens. This test helps diagnose giardiasis, an infection that can cause diarrhea, cramps, and other intestinal problems.
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Why To Buy

This test checks for Giardia, a parasite that commonly causes intestinal issues, helping to identify the cause of your symptoms.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Abdominal cramps: Detecting Giardia can pinpoint it as the cause of your stomach cramps.
  • Bloating: Finding Giardia may explain why you are experiencing bloating.
  • Diarrhea: This test helps determine if Giardia is the reason for your diarrhea.
  • Fatigue: Identifying Giardia can link the parasite to your feeling of tiredness.
  • Nausea: This test can show if Giardia is causing your nausea.
  • Weight loss: Detecting Giardia may reveal the cause of your unexplained weight loss.
Symptoms Abdominal cramps, Bloating, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Nausea, Weight loss