My primary care doc wants to test me for parasites - the "O&P" (ova and parasite) test. Three different samples over three days.
I was wondering how accurate the testing is through Quest/Labcorp? Does anyone know what parasites they test for, or do they catch anything that moves?
If I have parasites, is there anything I can do to 'flush' the little buggers out of hiding for the test?
thx, racer
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I tested negative, yet saw them when I did a parasite cleanse. I did a stool test.
Posted by racer (Member # 30438) on :
I wonder if they are only looking for certain bugs?
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Maybe.
Mine did show I had an overgrowth of Citrobacter and Klebsiella, so we treated those bacteria.
Posted by karenl (Member # 17753) on :
Save time and money and get started with K-protocol.
Posted by GiGi (Member # 259) on :
karenl, ditto. Worms eat us alive if we let them.
Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :
That's for sure! If you have hidden lung worm - the tests won't find it. They are in the lungs.
It's probably easier & cheaper to "provoke a response" by taking the herbs or drugs. If the drugs or herbs make you sick - you probably have a parasite issue.