Ova and parasites test cost in Glendale, CA
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $56.50 to $56.50, with a median of $56.50. Across California, the median is $28.94 at 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Ova And Parasites Smears | $56.50 | $56.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $56.50, median $56.50, highest $56.50.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $56.50. 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.