Ova and parasites test cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $30.50 to $30.50, with a median of $30.50. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB PARASITE EXAM (SEND OUT) | $30.50 | $61.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $30.50, median $30.50, highest $30.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $30.50 — 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.