Ova and parasites test cost in Michigan
In Michigan, 52 hospitals publish a cash price for stool ova and parasites exam: from $5.25 to $171.75, with a median of $42.00. The lowest price is at Holland Community Hospital (Holland). The highest price is 32.7× 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.
Lowest$5.25Holland Community Hospital
Median$42.00half pay less
Highest$171.75in Michigan
Lowest saves$36.75vs the median
Hospitals in Michigan, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Community Hospital lowest Holland · Holland, MI Smear for parasites | $5.25 | $8.75 | Sep 21, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Rochester · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SJP-OVA AND PARASITES SMEARS | $9.40 | $20.00 | — source file |
| Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Kalkaska · Traverse City, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $9.86 | $11.59 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Cadillac Cadillac · Cadillac, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Charlevoix · Charlevoix, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling · Grayling, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee · Manistee, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Gaylord · Gaylord, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Munson Medical Center Traverse City · Traverse City, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Frankfort · Traverse City, MI Ova and Parasite, Travel History or Immunocompromised, Feces | $10.20 | $12.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health Grand Blanc Twp · Flint, MI R-OVA AND PARASITES | $10.29 | $24.50 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI O&P DIRECT SMEAR CONCENT&ID-LC | $10.64 | $19.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health East China Township · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI O&P DIRECT SMEAR CONCENT&ID-LC | $10.64 | $19.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Novi · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA + PARASITE EXAM -LC | $11.76 | $21.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Southfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA + PARASITE EXAM -LC | $11.76 | $21.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Warren · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI O&P DIRECT SMEAR CONCENT&ID-LC | $11.76 | $21.00 | — source file |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB LAB OVA & PARASITES (2), SO | $12.28 | $1.95 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital West Bloomfield · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB LAB OVA & PARASITES | $12.28 | $59.00 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Clinton Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB LAB OVA & PARASITES (2), SO | $12.28 | $1.95 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Wyandotte · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI HB LAB OVA AND PARASITES,SMEARS AND CONCENTRATION, SO | $12.28 | $7.07 | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
| Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA AND PARASITE,DIRECT E | $13.05 | $26.10 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey · Petoskey, MI Pinworm Exam | $27.15 | $54.30 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Pinworm Exam | $30.15 | $60.30 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Oakland Pontiac · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Pinworm Exam | $30.90 | $61.80 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Harper University Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA AND PARASITE,DIRECT E | $35.25 | $47.00 | Aug 20, 2026 source file |
| McLaren Bay Region Bay City · Bay City, MI Pinworm Exam | $41.80 | $83.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Beacon Allegan Allegan · Holland, MI OVA & PARASITES #2 | $42.19 | $86.10 | — source file |
| McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI Pinworm Exam | $45.00 | $90.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Central Michigan Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI Pinworm Exam | $46.30 | $92.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| McLaren Flint Flint · Flint, MI Pinworm Exam | $46.30 | $92.60 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| University of Michigan Health Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI HC-Lab-Ova & Parasite Aspirate | $47.20 | $118.00 | — source file |
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Pinworm Exam | $52.00 | $104.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Big Rapids · Big Rapids, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital East Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Fremont · Fremont, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Greenville · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Ludington · Ludington, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Reed City · Reed City, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital Zeeland · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $54.00 | $54.00 | — source file |
| Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Watervliet · Niles, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $61.00 | $61.00 | — source file |
| Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph St Joseph · Niles, MI Hc Ova And Parasites | $61.00 | $61.00 | — source file |
| McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing · Lansing-East Lansing, MI Pinworm Exam | $66.70 | $133.40 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry · Newberry, MI Smear for parasites | $77.18 | $122.50 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| VHS Sinai Grace Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI FLUORESCENT STAIN SMEAR | $87.00 | $116.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Iron River Hospital Iron River · Iron River, MI OVA&PARASITES DIRECT SMEARS CONCENTRATION & ID | $107.90 | $166.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood · Ironwood, MI Fac Ova and Parasites Smears | $107.90 | $166.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Laurium · Houghton, MI Fac Ova and Parasites Smears | $107.90 | $166.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| VHS Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce Charter Twp · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI O&P DIR SMR CONC & ID | $144.75 | $193.00 | May 20, 2026 source file |
| VHS Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA&PARASITES SMEARS | $169.50 | $226.00 | Apr 8, 2026 source file |
| VHS Detroit Receiving Hospital Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI OVA&PARASITES SMEARS | $170.25 | $227.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| VHS Childrens Hospital of Michigan Detroit · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI O&P DIR SMR CONC & ID | $171.75 | $229.00 | Apr 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 20 | $9.40 | $12.66 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 4 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Traverse City, MI | 3 | $9.86 | $10.20 |
| Flint, MI | 2 | $10.29 | $28.30 |
| Holland, MI | 2 | $5.25 | $23.72 |
| Niles, MI | 2 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Bad Axe, MI | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Bay City, MI | 1 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Big Rapids, MI | 1 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Charlevoix, MI | 1 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Cadillac, MI | 1 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Fremont, MI | 1 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Gaylord, MI | 1 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Grayling, MI | 1 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Houghton, MI | 1 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Iron River, MI | 1 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Ironwood, MI | 1 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 1 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Ludington, MI | 1 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Manistee, MI | 1 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Newberry, MI | 1 | $77.18 | $77.18 |
| Petoskey, MI | 1 | $27.15 | $27.15 |
| Reed City, MI | 1 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
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
- Louisiana$29.82
- Maine$49.80
- Maryland$120.39
- Massachusetts$30.97
- 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.