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HelpTest Code SHUR Schistosoma Exam, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Schistosoma Exam, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen between the hours of 12 noon and 3 p.m.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information: A 24-hour urine collection is also acceptable.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
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Lipemia |
NA |
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Icterus |
NA |
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Other |
NA |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Specimen Retention Time
Until reportedAnalytic Time
1 dayReference Values
Negative
If positive, organism identified
Useful For
As an aid in diagnosing schistosomiasis infections involving the urinary tract
Method Name
Microscopic
Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87210
87015
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SHUR | Schistosoma Exam, U | 10715-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SHUR | Schistosoma Exam, U | 10715-1 |
Clinical Information
Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by several species of trematodes (flukes) in the genus Schistosoma. The adult worms of Schistosoma haematobium inhabit the venus plexus of the bladder and produce eggs that are typically passed in the urine. Identification of characteristic eggs in urine is diagnostic for infection with this organism.
Interpretation
A positive result indicates the presence of Schistosoma species ova in urine.
A negative result does not rule out the presence of Schistosoma species since ova may be present at levels below the detection limits of this assay, or infection may not involve the urinary tract.
Cautions
No significant cautionary statements
Clinical Reference
Ash L, Orihel T: Atlas of Human Parasitology. Fifth edition. Chicago, IL. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Press;2007
Method Description
Filter concentration of urine has been shown to increase recovery of Schistosoma haematobium eggs from urine. Ten mL 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. Fifth edition. Washington, DC, ASM Press, 2007)