Strep Test
Strep test in Houston, TX. Fast result and treatment in Spanish, with affordable pricing.
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Diarrhea that won't quit, belly pain that comes and goes or gas that isn't normal for you: sometimes the cause lies in the gut, and the most direct way to find it is a stool test. It's a simple, needle-free study done with a sample you collect yourself.
What it can detect
- Gut parasites like giardia or amoebas, which often follow a trip or a drink of unsafe water
- Bacteria that cause stomach infections
- Blood you can't see with the naked eye, a sign that always needs follow-up
- Signs of bowel inflammation or poor fat digestion
When the doctor orders it
- Diarrhea lasting more than a few days, especially with fever or mucus
- Persistent belly pain or gas with no clear cause
- Unexplained weight loss or anemia
- Children with an itchy bottom at night or who aren't gaining weight
- Colon cancer screening from age 45, using the hidden-blood test the doctor recommends
How to collect the sample
We give you a clean container and explain how to collect the sample. What matters: keep the sample free of urine and toilet water, close the container tightly and bring it to the clinic soon. If the doctor asks for several samples, they're collected on different days. Some medicines, like anti-diarrheals or certain antibiotics, can change the result, so let us know if you're taking any.
After the result
The medical team explains in Spanish what was found and which treatment you need. Many parasites clear with a short course of treatment, and sometimes it's best to treat the whole family at once so they don't come back.
Included in this service
Stool analysis
Detection of parasites and infections
Digestive symptom evaluation
Results explained in Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can eat normally. Do let us know if you take anti-diarrheals, antibiotics or iron supplements, since they can change the result.
Ideally, bring it as soon as possible. If you can't come right away, ask when you pick up the container how to store it; it depends on the test ordered.
Some parasites are shed on and off. Collecting samples on different days raises the chance of finding them if they're there.
