The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Urine for Schistosomiasis

Urine for Schistosomiasis

Investigation of Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) following
fresh water exposure in endemic areas
(Africa, Middle East, Corsica) by concentration and microscopy.

Tube White top universal
ID 3606
Availability Mon-Fri8.30-5pm
Additional Information Full travel history and clinical details must be provided on request
Turn Around 7 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con Urine for Schistosomiasis must be collected between 10am and 2pm after a period of activity Alternatively a 24h collection of terminal samples of urine may be obtained.
Sample REQ Minumum 10 ml volume. Boric acid must NOT be used
IP Routine TAT 7 days
GP Routine TAT 7 days