Individual test · Labcorp 602923

Ascaris

This test measures specific antibodies in your blood that the immune system produces in response to Ascaris lumbricoides, a parasitic roundworm. It helps determine if you have been exposed to this parasite, which is useful for evaluating symptoms like abdominal pain, coughing, or intestinal issues. This result helps doctors distinguish roundworm exposure from other causes of digestive problems or high white blood cell counts. However, since antibodies can remain in the blood after recovery, this test cannot definitively prove you have an active infection right now without further clinical evaluation.