Bilharzia detection in urine
Schistosomiasis, schistosoma, bilharzia
When to request this test
Non specific symptoms like abdominal pain, hematuria (blood in urine), diarrhea, fatigue, or urinary frequency in areas where schistosomiasis is endemic.
Interferences & limitations
- Intermittent egg excretion: the number of eggs in the urine can fluctuate, with some individuals passing eggs only intermittently
- This means that even if the patient is infected, the eggs might not be present in the urine at the time of collection, leading to false-negative results
- Timing of urine sample: for optimal egg detection, urine should be collected in the early morning, follow the sampling protocol
2 days
- Sample nature: Urine
- Recommended volume: Total morning urine
- Type of container: Sterile container (cup)
<12h at room temperature