Intestinal Parasites Screen

A laboratory screen for parasitic protozoa and other parasites in the gastrointestinal tract. It is for people with persistent digestive symptoms, those returning from travel to higher-risk regions, or anyone wanting to rule out a parasitic cause of ongoing gut complaints. Self-pay with no referral — book and pay online, arrange sampling at a collection point, and receive a results report.

AGELLAB's intestinal parasites screen looks for protozoa and other parasites in the gastrointestinal tract that can cause ongoing digestive disturbance. Parasitic gut infections are an under-considered cause of chronic symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal discomfort or unexplained gut upset — particularly after travel to regions where such infections are more common, or after exposure to contaminated food or water. Identifying or excluding a parasitic cause can redirect management productively: a confirmed parasite points toward specific treatment, while a negative result helps shift attention to other explanations. The screen is most useful when paired with a clear symptom and travel history, which the laboratory and a clinician can use to interpret the findings. The analysis is performed in ISO 15189-accredited AGEL-group laboratories drawing on the network's microbiology capability. The test is fully self-pay and consumer-facing: clients choose it in the AGELLAB e-shop, reserve a slot and pay online, then arrange sample collection or sample submission via the Ostrava-Vítkovice collection point or any nationwide collection point, following the sampling instructions provided. The results report is delivered after laboratory processing and is best reviewed with a clinician.