Schistosome Exam
| Label Mnemonic: | SCHEX |
| Epic code: | LAB8625 |
| Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87210 |
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.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Concentration
Sample Processing:
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Sample Storage:
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Transport Instructions:
Ship at room temperature.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.