Stool test (general)
General stool workup — your prescriber selects the specific panels (culture, ova & parasites, occult blood, etc.) based on your symptoms.
- Insurance
- Billed when in-network
- Self-pay
- Self-pay starts at $50.
- Results
- Most results return within 2–5 business days through your patient portal.
Who it's for
Adults who want to screen, monitor a known condition, or follow up on a recent change in symptoms.
How to prepare
Collection kit will be provided by the lab. Avoid bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) for 3 days prior unless directed.
Turnaround
Most results return within 2–5 business days through your patient portal.
Cost & insurance
Self-pay starts at $50. Lab fees are billed separately by the lab. We bill in-network insurance when active. Otherwise self-pay is available.
Frequently asked
How do I order a Stool test (general) online?
Start a visit, tell us why you need the Stool test (general), and a state-licensed provider reviews and signs the order — typically in under 24 hours. You'll get a lab requisition to bring to any participating lab.
How much does a Stool test (general) cost?
Self-pay starts at $50. Lab fees are billed separately by the lab. We bill in-network insurance when active. Otherwise self-pay is available.
How long do results take?
Most results return within 2–5 business days through your patient portal.
Do I need to prepare for a Stool test (general)?
Collection kit will be provided by the lab. Avoid bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) for 3 days prior unless directed.
Who should consider a Stool test (general)?
Adults who want to screen, monitor a known condition, or follow up on a recent change in symptoms.
Related labs
Conditions this lab is often ordered for
Ready to order?
Start a visit — you can add more labs to the same order before checkout.