Schistosomiasis Microscopic Examination (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

URPA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2856

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Bilharzia
Schistosoma
Urine Schistosomiasis

Turnaround Time

3 days

Performed Monday to Friday

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

24 hour urine and/or a casual urine with a collection time between the hours of 1200 and 1500 is recommended. No preservative should be added.

Last updated: 26/03/2026