Schistosome Exam
| Label Mnemonic: | SCHEX |
| Epic code: | LAB8625 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen(s):
Unpreserved Urine
Collection of a midday urine specimen or a 24 hr collection in a container without preservatives. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 PM. No gray top tubes.
Deliver to lab ASAP.
Collection of a midday urine specimen or a 24 hr collection in a container without preservatives. Peak egg excretion occurs between noon and 3 PM. No gray top tubes.
Deliver to lab ASAP.
Collection Medium:
| Sterile container |
Minimum:
10 mL
Rejection Criteria:
Urine specimen containing Preservatives. Gray top tubes are
unacceptable.
Midday urine collection >24 hrs old.
24 hr urine collection >48 hrs old.
Midday urine collection >24 hrs old.
24 hr urine collection >48 hrs old.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Keep at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Concentration
CPT Code:
87210