Ova and parasites test cost in Cades, SC
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $22.50 to $22.50, with a median of $22.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $66.95 at 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB PARASITE EXAM (SEND OUT) | $22.50 | $45.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $22.50, median $22.50, highest $22.50.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $22.50. 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.