Ova and parasites test cost in St. Marys, PA
In St. Marys, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $105.00 to $105.00, with a median of $105.00. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $49.20 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87177, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Elk Saint Marys, PA · (814) 788-8000 Parasite Exam | $105.00 | $105.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $105.00, median $105.00, highest $105.00.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $105.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.