Ova and parasites test cost in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $79.56 to $79.56, with a median of $79.56. Across Alaska, the median is $86.97 at 8 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Specialty Hospital Anchorage, AK HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $79.56 | $102.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $79.56, median $79.56, highest $79.56.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $79.56 — 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.