Ova and parasites test cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $369.00 to $369.00, with a median of $369.00. Across Alabama, the median is $103.50 at 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hb Ova And Parasites Smears - Ova And Parasite Examination | $369.00 | $369.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $369.00, median $369.00, highest $369.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $369.00 — 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.