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General
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Clinical Use:
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Investigation of Schistosoma infestation. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Full Void Urine for Schistosoma, Schistosoma Detection (Faeces), Schistosoma Detection (Urine), Schistosoma haematobium, Urine for Schistosoma Investigation, |
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Code:
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FOVAP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), or, Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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Urine; Faeces |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Examination for Schistosoma infestation is preferred on terminal specimens of urine collected between 12pm and 2pm and it is essential the last few drops of urine are collected. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Enteric |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4354 |
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Last Updated : 07-10-2020 13:48 |