Ova and parasites test cost in Seward, AK — inpatient
In Seward, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam as an inpatient: from $94.38 to $94.38, with a median of $94.38. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seward Seward, AK · (907) 224-5205 HC OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $94.38 | $121.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $94.38, median $94.38, highest $94.38.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $94.38 — 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.