{"product_id":"worm-and-helminths-screen-2028","title":"Worm and Helminths screen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA worm and helminths screen, often referred to as a helminth test or helminthiasis screening, is a test that checks for the presence of parasitic worms, known as helminths, in a person’s body. Helminths are multicellular parasites that can infect various organs and tissues in the body and can cause a range of health problems.1 These infections are known as helminthiasis. 2, 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test typically involves the examination of stool samples or, in some cases, blood samples, to detect the presence of helminth eggs, larvae, or specific antibodies produced by the immune system in response to helminth infections.4 The choice of sample depends on the suspected type of helminth and the specific diagnostic methods used by the healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of helminths in the body can cause a variety of symptoms and health issues, depending on the type of worm and the affected organ or system. Common symptoms of helminth infections may include gastrointestinal disturbances, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worm and helminths screen is typically performed when a healthcare provider suspects that a patient may have a helminth infection based on their symptoms, medical history, or exposure to risk factors such as travel to regions where these infections are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK8191\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK8191\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Juckett G. Common intestinal helminths. Am Fam Physician. 1995 Nov 15;52(7):2039 -48, 2051-2. PMID: 7484705.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Veesenmeyer  AF. Important Nematodes  in Children. Pediatr  Clin North Am. 2022 Feb;69(1):129-139. doi: 10.1016\/j.pcl.2021.08.005. PMID: 34794670.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Matthys B, Bobieva M, Karimova G, Mengliboeva Z, Jean-Richard V, Hoimnazarova M, Kurbonova M, Lohourignon LK, Utzinger J, Wyss K. Prevalence and risk factors of helminths and intestinal protozoa infections among children from primary schools in western Tajikistan. Parasit Vectors. 2011 Oct 7;4:195. doi: 10.1186\/1756-3305-4-195. PMID: 21981979; PMCID: PMC3205355.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microbiome Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e STOOL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.34.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncylostoma spp. (hookworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAscaris spp. (roundworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEncephalitozoon spp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnterobius vermicularis (pinworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnterocytozoon spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHymenolepis spp (tapeworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNecator americanus (hookworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrongyloides spp. (threadworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaenia spp. (tapeworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrichuris trichiura (whipworm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncylostoma spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAscaris spp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncephalitozoon spp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnterobius vermicularis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnterocytozoon spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehookworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHymenolepis spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNecator americanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoundworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrongyloides spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaenia spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapeworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreadworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrichuris trichiura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhipworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2028-%E2%80%93-WORMS-HELMINTHS-SCREEN.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2028-Worms-PCR.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256763252798,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-2028","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_061292be-015c-4a14-a6a3-10036835010a.png?v=1787890045","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/worm-and-helminths-screen-2028","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}