Ova and parasites test cost in Allentown, PA — inpatient
In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $10.24 to $10.24, with a median of $10.24. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $49.20 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Medical Center Hackettstown, NJ · (908) 852-5100 Ova & Parasites Direct Smear & ID | $10.24 | $563.00 | — | 98% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $10.24, median $10.24, highest $10.24.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $10.24 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The ova and parasites exam looks for parasites and their eggs in stool under a microscope, usually for diarrhea after travel or camping.
What the price covers
The price is usually for one sample; the collection kit is often included.