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Schistosoma Exam, U

Message
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Test Code
SCHSTU


Alias/See Also
Schistosoma haematobium.
MAYO code SHUR


CPT Codes
87210, 87015

Preferred Specimen
10 mL Urine


Minimum Volume
5 mL


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.


Transport Container
Urine cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: N/A
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: N/A


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Preserved urine


Methodology
Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday


Report Available
1 - 4 days


Clinical Significance
Aiding in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis infections involving the urinary tract


Performing Laboratory
MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES 200 FIRST ST ROCHESTER, MN 55905



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.