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HelpOrder Code SHUR Schistosoma Exam, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
Schistosoma Exam, UUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis infections involving the urinary tract
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen. Preferred time of collection between the hours of 12 noon and 3 p.m. but not required. A 24-hour urine collection is also acceptable.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, organism identified
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
87210
87015
Method Description
Filter concentration of urine has been shown to increase recovery of Schistosoma haematobium eggs from urine. Ten milliliters of urine is passed through a membrane filter and the filter is examined under the microscope for the characteristic eggs.(Garcia L: Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. 6th ed. ASM Press, 2016)
Reject Due To
| Preserved urine | Reject |
Method Name
Microscopic