Stool for Parasitological Examination (SPE)Stool for parasitological examination is a laboratory test used to detect intestinal parasites and their components—such as ova (eggs), cysts, trophozoites, and larvae—in a patient’s feces. It is a key diagnostic tool in identifying infections caused by protozoa and helminths, especially in regions where parasitic diseases are common.🧪 Purpose of the TestThe main goal of stool examination is to diagnose infections caused by parasites such as: Amoebiasis (caused by Entamoeba histolytica) Giardiasis Ascariasis Hookworm infection These infections often present with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, weight loss,
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