Better2Know Gut health

Stool Test for Parasites and Infection

A stool test that looks for parasites and other infectious organisms, examining the sample under a microscope and by culture.

Sample
Stool
Collection
Stool sample at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • OCP & Culture

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
stool
Collection method
stool sample at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • OCP & Culture

About this test

This test examines a stool sample in two ways: under a microscope, to look for parasites and their eggs, and by culture, to identify other organisms that may be causing an infection. It is aimed at picking up parasitic bowel infections, which can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating or unexplained weight loss.

We have no other named stool-for-parasites tests in our data to compare this one against directly. At £148 it sits above the median of £108 for the 29 similarly sized gut health tests we track, around 37% higher, though there is no single named peer to point to for a cheaper equivalent.

The scores reflect a clearly documented test using an in-clinic stool sample, held back mainly by that above-median pricing and by results not being doctor-reviewed as standard. Trust reflects Better2Know's Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews, CQC registration and 18 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits someone with digestive symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain or bloating, particularly after travel or exposure to potentially contaminated water or food, who wants a combined microscopy and culture check for parasites and other infections. We have no comparable named tests in our data for this one, so we cannot point to a cheaper equivalent. If symptoms are severe or ongoing, it is also worth discussing them with your GP.

How it works

You provide a stool sample at a Better2Know clinic. The sample is examined under a microscope for parasites and their eggs, and cultured to identify other infectious organisms. Results are reported within 3 days through your online patient area. They are not doctor-reviewed as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a consultation if your result is positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines microscopy and culture rather than a single detection method
  • Results reported within 3 days
  • Covers parasites and other cultured infections in one sample

Cons

  • £148, around 37% above the median for similarly sized gut health tests we track
  • Doctor review does not come as standard
  • No comparable named tests in our data to check the price against

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Priced above median for similar gut health tests we track
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This stool test examines a sample microscopically and by culture to look for parasites, worms and other infections, for £148. We have no directly comparable stool-for-parasites tests in our data to check the price against by name, though it sits about 37% above the median for similarly sized gut health tests we track. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.4/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 32nd percentile of gut health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    A stool sample taken at a clinic; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 4.6/10

    £148.00 against a median of £108.00 for the 29 similarly sized gut health tests we track (+37%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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