Preparation for the Precise Parasite Test
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Our test seems to find more parasites than competing tests. Part of why we find more parasites is how our patients prepare for the parasite test.
Why Pre-test Helps You
Some substances may cause parasites to become less detectable. So by following our test prep, you will have far fewer false negatives.
Also, by following our test prep, you can maximize your confidence that a negative result is a true negative (and not a false negative).
Should You Always 100% Rigidly Follow Our Test Prep?
If possible, please follow the test preparation to the letter. But, sometimes people are taking prescription drugs, and they shouldn’t stop taking those drugs without explicit permission from their doctor.
Other times, quality of life can be seriously degraded without taking certain supplements. If you want to make an exception, please email support@parasites.org. It’s not a deal breaker, and the test can still be useful, but we may have to make some compromises. Please note deviations on your requisition form as well, so we understand the full context of the samples.
Anti-parasitics + Anti-microbials | |
| substance | effect on test |
|---|---|
| anti-parasitic drugs | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| essential oils (taken orally) | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| anti-parasitic herbs | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| essential oils (applied externally) | no effect |
| Hydroxychloroquine | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Ivermectin | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Parafy | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Freedom Cleanse Restore | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| A-L COMPLEX | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| clove/clove bud | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| wormwood (bark too) | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Black Walnut Hull | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Oregano oil | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Olive leaf extract | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Berberine | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Goldenseal | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Peppermint Leaf | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Winter Melon Seed | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Gentian Root | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Pumpkin Seed | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Cayenne/Cayenne Fruit | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Caprylic Acid | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Cloves of raw garlic | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Mimosa pudica | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Lugol’s iodine (aqueous iodine) | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Other antiparasitic herbs: | check with Support@parasites.org |
Heartburn + PPI’s | |
| substance | effect on test |
| milk of magnesia | wait 1 week before taking samples |
| Prilosec – PPI’s (proton pump inhibitors) | no effect |
Digestive Aids | |
| substance | effect on test |
| probiotics | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| Gas-X | no effect |
| castor oil (orally) | wait 1 week before taking samples |
| castor oil (externally) | no effect on test results |
| Pepto Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate) | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| digestive enzymes | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| HCL (hydrochloric acid) | no effect on test results |
| Ex-Lax (miralax preferred) | miralax is preferred – but can be used if miralax is not an option |
| Imodium | No effect on test results |
Other Substances & Procedures | |
| substance | effect on test |
| hydrated cinoptilolite zeolite | no effect on test results |
| rectal ozone insufflations | wait 1 week before taking samples |
| N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) | no effect on test results |
| Meloxicam | no effect on test results |
| cholestyramine | no effect on test results |
| natural porcine thyroid tablet | no effect on test results |
| magnesium | no effect on test results |
| CT Scan contrasting dye | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| glutathione | no effect |
| Clobetasol Propionate | no effect on test results |
| Locoid Crelo | no effect |
| liquid petroleum | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
| multivitamins | no effect |
| Diatomaceous Earth | if possible, avoid for 1-2 weeks before taking sample, weak/mixed evidence of antiparasitic nature |
| NP thyroid | no effect |
| binders | wait 2 weeks before taking samples |
Just making sure none of these will effect the test
Vitamin d3+k2
Coq10
Chromium picolinate
Dandelion root
Vitamin c
Citrus bergamot
Hi Amy! Those substances will not affect the test results.
Hello just verifying if nasal antibiotics that are sprayed using a neilmed would affect the test? Also if Manuka honey would which has natural antibiotic properties
Those both won’t compromise the test results.
Does Swedish Bitters and Cilantro Heavy Metal Detox interfere with test?
Organic Cilantro / Organic Chlorella are both fine. Swedish Bitters are fine as well.
Thank you, Evan!
Will Cascara Sagrada effect test?
Yes, I believe it would. If it’s being taken as a laxative, then Miralax would have no effect on the test results. Milk of magnesia is also okay, but note on your requisition form that you are taking it. Please email me support@parasites.org if want to discuss this further.
What about yogurt
I eat a-lot of greek yogurt
If possible, I would stay off it for a few weeks to maximize the accuracy.
By “binder”, are we saying something like Metamucil?
Hi Jim,
Fiber is fine. A binder is something like activated charcoal or bentonite clay.
How about Grapefruit seed extract for dental cleaning and in water.
Dental cleaning should be fine, but if you’re drinking multiple drops of GSE in water per day, then you’re going to want to abstain from that for 2 weeks prior to taking samples, and while taking samples.