ARUP Sets a New Standard for Ova and Parasite Testing

ARUP is leading the world in the development of advanced technologies to improve detection of gastrointestinal parasites.

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August 2019

ARUP becomes the first laboratory to implement an artificial intelligence (AI) screening algorithm to assist in the detection of human gastrointestinal parasites.

February 2021

ARUP implements AI-screening technology to detect coccidia in trichrome-stained and modified acid-fast stained slides.

March 2025

ARUP becomes the first and only lab to implement AI-screening for wet-mount slides. 

 

AI-Augmented Screening Enhances Ova and Parasite Testing

ARUP Laboratories is the first and only laboratory to implement an AI screening tool for the entire ova and parasite laboratory testing process.

For decades, traditional microscopy—a manual and time-consuming process—has remained the standard method for detecting gastrointestinal parasites. Since 2019, ARUP Laboratories has been leading the development and implementation of AI screening to improve detection of these parasites.

Clinical Benefits

By minimizing the inherent potential for human error, AI screening enhances the quality and reliability of tests results. Our validation studies have demonstrated the following benefits:

  • Improved sensitivity
  • Improved limit of detection
  • Improved diagnostic yield

ARUP’s AI-Augmented Gastrointestinal Parasite Testing

  • Ova and Parasite Exam, Fecal (Immunocompromised or Travel History), 3001662
  • Cryptosporidium and Coccidia Exam, Fecal, 0060046

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Why Choose ARUP Laboratories?

  • Industry leader in the implementation of advanced AI technologies for parasitology
  • Industry leading experts and a highly skilled parasitology team
  • Extensive quality assurance process ensures accuracy and reliability of test results
  • Single-vial collection/transport device included in the cost of the test