Do a parasite test at home for €125
Our research is the most comprehensive parasite test on the market and identifies the 16 species responsible for more than 95% of parasitic intestinal infections worldwide.
Symptoms of parasitic infection
A parasitic infection in the gastrointestinal tract can cause various symptoms, depending on the type of parasite and the degree of colonization.
Parasites can disrupt the gut ecosystem and thereby cause a variety of symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Diarrhea or alternating stools
- Bloated feeling
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Reduced absorption of nutrients
And even in severe cases: watery diarrhea, meteorism, projectile vomiting, subcutaneous growth and mobility, body protrusion via the throat, eye, and skin, and finally, high fever and comatose states.
Parasitic infections are becoming more common
Many people think that parasites only occur in distant countries, but nothing could be further from the truth. It has multiple causes.
- People are much more mobile than before. Nowadays, we vacation in every corner of the world. In many of these (sub)tropical holiday destinations, the risk of a parasitic infection is much higher than in the more temperate zones of the earth.
- Our food. Think of fresh (uncooked) vegetables or fruit from your own garden or the supermarket. But raw and undercooked meat can also be a cause. Fresh vegetables and fruit are of course very healthy, but unfortunately, this also carries risks (such as parasites).
- A third important cause of intestinal parasites is our way of living with animals and pets. We now live in close proximity to each other with many people and animals. Many parasites use animals as hosts, which means there is a risk of infection here as well.
- The average temperature on Earth is rising. While this has and will continue to have a significant impact on the economy and society, the spread of (sub)tropical diseases to previously cooler regions is a direct consequence.
16 species of parasites that we are investigating
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Balantidium coli
- Blastocystis hominis
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Cystoisospora belli
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Fasciola hepatica
- Fasciolopsis buski
- Giardia lamblia
- Schistosoma
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Taenia
- Trichuris trichiura
Extensive parasite research
You can order this research directly via the webshop or request it for a client as a registered practitioner.
Our test kit and method
Parasites pose an increasing health risk. The availability of modern and adequate testing methods is an integral part of preparing for this future.
NL-Lab offers the most comprehensive parasitological examination for both practitioners and private individuals at an attractive price.
Because these symptoms can also occur with other bowel problems , targeted laboratory testing can help gain more insight into possible underlying causes.
The price of the kit includes shipping costs and VAT.
How does it work?
You will receive the kit within 1-5 working days. We will report the results of a test within 10 working days. The 10 working days start after we have received the sample in our laboratory.
Shipping Costs
All shipping costs for shipping within the Netherlands (with PostNL) are included in the price. Shipping costs are charged for shipping within Europe. Shipping outside Europe? Please contact us regarding the costs.
The price of the parasite test includes shipping costs and VAT.