Ova and parasites test cost in Punxsutawney, PA — inpatient
In Punxsutawney, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $20.91 to $20.91, with a median of $20.91. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $49.20 at 63 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 Mar 2, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital Punxsutawney, PA · (814) 938-1800 STOOL FOR OVA & PARASITES | $20.91 | $51.00 | — | 59% | Mar 2, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $20.91, median $20.91, highest $20.91.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $18.36 — 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.