The Truth About Parasite Testing — It’s Not That Simple

• Stool tests are the most common but parasites don’t always show up in the sample provided

• Blood tests only check for a small number of parasites and can’t see those living outside the bloodstream

• Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) sometimes catches parasites by accident when doctors are looking for something else

• Endoscopy can catch parasites in the gut, but it’s expensive, not practical for most and often doesn’t check the whole digestive tract.

Bottom line: If symptoms are present but tests are negative, parasites shouldn’t automatically be ruled out.

If you want a clearer picture, these can help:

• Symptom self-assessment (often the first clue)

• Advanced stool testing (more accurate than basic stool exams)

• Certain blood markers that can suggest parasitic activity

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