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HelpTest Code SHUR Schistosoma Exam, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
Schistosoma Exam, UUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis infections involving the urinary tract
Method Name
Microscopic
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 |
Reject Due To
| Preserved urine | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, organism identified
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
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. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 p.m. 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
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)