Quick answer: A stool test for parasites (CDSA — Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis) checks for parasites, bacteria, yeast and digestive markers from a home-collected sample. Morkare Natural Clinic offers parasite testing Australia-wide via Nutripath, with practitioner-guided results interpretation and a personalised treatment plan.
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CDSA: Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Do you have gut health problems like weight gain, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, or bad breath?
Looking for a parasite test in Australia? The CDSA (Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis) is a non-invasive stool test for parasites, bacteria and yeast that evaluates the range of microbes living in your gut. The diversity — or lack of diversity — of these microbes plays a major role in both the prevention and development of many health concerns.
This test assesses:
- Overall digestive health
- Your beneficial and pathogenic bacteria profile
- The presence of other organisms such as yeasts and parasites
Who Is This Parasite Test For?
Poor gut health and imbalanced gut flora are drivers of many health concerns. A stool test for parasites may help identify factors behind symptoms including:
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Bad breath
- Abdominal discomfort
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Blood sugar dysregulation
It’s important to note this test is not intended to diagnose specific medical conditions. Instead, it offers a snapshot of your gut health and its potential connection to your symptoms, helping your practitioner understand the microscopic world inside your gut as part of a broader treatment plan.
Parasite Test vs Gut Microbiome Map Test — Which Do I Need?
The CDSA parasite/stool test is a targeted, entry-level option focused on identifying parasites, pathogenic bacteria and basic digestive markers. If you need a broader picture — including 28,000+ microbial species, inflammation markers and gut permeability — see our Gut Microbiome Map Test for advanced metagenomic analysis.
Your practitioner can help you decide which test is appropriate at your telehealth or in-clinic consultation.
What Does the Test Report Look Like?
Here’s what a sample test report looks like: View sample report
Is a Parasite Test Accurate?
The CDSA stool test is performed by Nutripath, an independent Australian laboratory specialising in functional pathology testing. Results are interpreted by your practitioner alongside your symptoms and health history — this clinical interpretation is what makes the test result meaningful, rather than the raw lab data alone.
Can I Do a Parasite Test At Home in Australia?
Yes. Once ordered through Morkare Natural Clinic, your collection kit is delivered straight to your door anywhere in Australia. You collect the sample at home following the provided instructions, then send it to the lab — no clinic visit required for sample collection.
What Do I Need to Do?
We offer access to CDSA testing, performed by Nutripath, an independent Australian laboratory specialising in functional testing. The process starts with a consultation with your practitioner, who will discuss your symptoms and, if appropriate, order the CDSA test on your behalf. A confirmation email from Nutripath will follow with payment instructions.
Please note: Nutripath won’t dispatch your collection kit until payment is received. Morkare does not take payments on behalf of third-party testing centres like Nutripath.
I Have My Kit — Now What?
Your kit is delivered to your door. Collect your sample at home using the provided instructions — Nutripath also has an instructional stool sample collection video.
Once collected, your sample is sent to the lab for analysis. Results typically take around 7 days and are sent directly to Morkare Natural Clinic. Make sure your follow-up appointment is booked so your practitioner can interpret your results and design a treatment plan.
Learn more about CDSA testing directly via Nutripath.
Reviewed by Shenaz Morkas, B.H.M.S. — Founder and Clinical Director of Morkare Natural Clinic, with over 20 years of clinical experience and 32,000+ patient consultations. Shenaz is a former President of the Australian Association of Practising Homoeopaths (AAPH) and specialises in gut health, women’s health and children’s health.
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If you have any questions or are ready to book, please get in touch — we look forward to helping you improve your gut health.