Ova and parasites test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $18.76 to $189.60, with a median of $29.82. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 10.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87177. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ova & Parasites | $18.76 | $134.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ova & Parasites | $18.76 | $134.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Ova & Parasites | $18.76 | $134.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ova & Parasites | $18.76 | $134.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ova & Parasites | $20.46 | $93.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Smear for Parasites | $23.84 | $149.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Smear for Parasites | $29.82 | $213.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA SMEAR FOR PARASITES | $30.29 | $50.49 | — source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA OCP (STOOL) | $30.80 | $77.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Smear for Parasites | $36.80 | $230.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 87177 OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $39.26 | $151.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Labcorp Ova and Parasite Fecal | $40.23 | $149.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA Ova + Parasite Status LC | $189.60 | $237.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $18.76 | $22.15 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $39.26 | $39.26 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $30.29 | $30.29 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $18.76 | $18.76 |
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.
Stool ova and parasites exam in other states
- Alabama$103.50
- Alaska$86.97
- Arizona$15.82
- Arkansas$51.50
- California$28.94
- Colorado$57.12
- Connecticut$37.95
- Delaware$87.36
- Florida$29.90
- Georgia$141.00
- Hawaii$56.40
- Idaho$18.75
- Illinois$70.00
- Indiana$47.00
- Iowa$36.60
- Kansas$51.36
- Kentucky$110.68
- Maine$49.80
- Maryland$120.39
- Massachusetts$30.97
- Michigan$42.00
- Minnesota$16.79
- Mississippi$42.64
- Missouri$57.53
- Montana$72.80
- Nebraska$51.84
- Nevada$11.17
- New Hampshire$81.03
- New Jersey$10.24
- New Mexico$51.20
- New York$35.49
- North Carolina$55.50
- North Dakota$16.83
- Ohio$39.65
- Oklahoma$49.00
- Oregon$41.60
- Pennsylvania$49.20
- Puerto Rico$7.00
- Rhode Island$71.00
- South Carolina$66.95
- South Dakota$48.80
- Tennessee$20.37
- Texas$67.00
- Utah$51.56
- Vermont$98.00
- Virginia$34.80
- Washington$56.64
- West Virginia$50.00
- Wisconsin$62.50
- Wyoming$19.12
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.