Ova and parasites test cost in Florence, SC — inpatient
In Florence, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $160.00 to $160.00, with a median of $160.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $66.95 at 18 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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center Florence, SC · (843) 674-2500 HB PARASITE EXAM (SEND OUT) | $160.00 | $320.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $160.00, median $160.00, highest $160.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $160.00 — 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.