Ova and parasites test cost in Elizabeth City, NC — inpatient
In Elizabeth City, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $11.00 to $11.00, with a median of $11.00. Across North Carolina, the median is $55.50 at 37 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Elizabeth City, NC.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center lowest Elizabeth City, NC · (252) 335-0531 Chgl (Qu) Ova& Parasites, Stool Concentrate &Permanent Smear, S/O | $11.00 | $22.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City, NC · (252) 335-0531 Chgl O&P-Conc | $42.00 | $84.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $11.00, median $11.00, highest $11.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $11.00 — 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.