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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
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
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 |
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.
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Preserved urine | Reject |
Method Name
Microscopic