Ova and parasites test cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $28.88 to $28.88, with a median of $28.88. Across Maine, the median is $49.80 at 21 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC SO OVA AND PARASITES | $28.88 | $76.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $28.88, median $28.88, highest $28.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $18.44 — 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.