Parasite Testing

We have the ability to test for the 18 Major pathogenic parasites that have been known to contaminate water supplies.

Analysis of sludge/compost for viable Helminth ova is offered as part of the parasite testing program. Performing evaluations of foreign materials found in water, soil, food, etc. involve some of the following:

  • Cryptosporidia
  • Cyclospora
  • Microsporidia
  • Giardia
  • Trichuris
  • Toxocara
  • Entamocba
  • Blastocystis
  • Acanthamocba
  • Naegleria
  • Ascaris
  • Hymenolepis
  • Isospora
  • Sarcocystis
  • Dientamoeba
  • Trichomonas
  • Toxoplasma
  • Taenia

For additional information on one or more of the following parasites please visit one of the following links or contact Benchmark labs.

Quick Link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention