# Giardia lamblia, Direct Detection EIA

> This test detects specific proteins from Giardia lamblia, a microscopic parasite that infects the intestines. It helps show whether this parasite is the cause of digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, and nausea. A negative result helps rule out Giardia infection, allowing your doctor to consider other causes for your illness. However, this test is specific to Giardia and does not detect other parasites, bacteria, or viruses that might cause similar symptoms.

- Labcorp code: 182204
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=182204&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.