Urinary Schistosomes

Diagnostic Use

Relevant travel history is required.

The patient must be at least 8 weeks post-exposure to environmental fresh water.

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

PARA

Synonyms

Schistosoma haematobium
Urinary Bilharzia

Test Code

2313

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Multiple samples may be required over an extended time period.
Urine specimen collected around midday
Deliver ASAP, refrigerate if a delay is anticipated.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

50

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

Centrifuged microscopy.
Combur 10 Test M (Roche) dipstick.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$24.50 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2313

Contact Information

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