How to Test for Parasites

High Eosinophils or Eos which is an abbreviation for eosinophil. This white blood cell is primarily involved in fighting allergies or parasites. High eosinophil counts indicate an allergy or parasite causing illness. These cells are responsible for destroying parasites and cancer cells, and they are part of an allergic response. A good indicator, eos >4.
High Basophils or Baso which is an abbreviation for basophils. This white blood cell is not very common but can be seen in certain parasitic infection, primarily heartworm. High levels indicate possible parasitism. Mine were not elevated.
Abnormal WBC markers; 5-8 is normal or the transition between acute and chronic; if too high or too low it can be a concern
Ferritin below 40 due to the fact parasites can eat iron stores.