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HelpTest Code LAB1235 Schistosomiasis, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Sent thru Missouri State Health Laboratory to CDC
Specimen Requirements
This test is confirmation only. Requirement for specimen acceptance and testing include:
1) appropriate exposure/travel history in addition to
2) previous laboratory tests and/or other clinical indications (e.g. clinical symptoms radiographic, bladder findings) consistent with schistosomiasis
Both pieces of information need to be included during pre-approval and on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form.
Patient Preparation: None
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred/Acceptable: Plain red-top tube
Submission Container/Tube:
Specimen Collection Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)
Special Collection Instructions: Send a completed "Center for Disease Control Patient History Form" with specimen. Travel history required, including other relevant risk factors, clinical symptoms, treatment and relevant lab results.
Sample Rejection
Mislabled or unlabeled specimens
Logistics
Test Availability: Monday-Sunday
Test set-up: Varies
Turnaround Time: 3-6 weeks
Reference Values
Reference Interval: Interpretive report will be provided
Critical Value: None established
Methodology
Antibody Detection, FAST-ELISA, HAMA, Immunoblot, JAMA, MAMA, Western Blot
Limitations
- Known interfering substances: hemolysis, hyperlipemia or other causes of turbidity may cause erroneous results.
Additional Information
FOR SLCH CORE LABORATORY USE ONLY
Lab Processing Instructions: Centrifuge to separate and aliquot sample into leak-proof, screw-cap, plastic vial for transport.
Processed Volume: minimum 0.2 mL serum
Transport Temperature: Place specimen in 'State Health' box in Central Receiving. State Health courier picks up Mon-Fri between 1400-1500 and Sunday 1200-1300. Refrigerate overnight and weekends.
Analyte Stability:
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood (unprocessed) | Ambient | NA |
| Serum (processed) | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Ambient | NA | |
| Frozen (preferred) | 8 weeks |
NOTES:
- Serum can be stored at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) for up to 7 days prior to freezing or stored frozen (-20°C or lower) for up to 8 weeks.
- Include the completed CDC Specimen submission form with specimen.
- Packaged specimen must be put in "State Lab" box in Central Receiving before 0930 Monday-Friday only
- Refrigerate overnight, weekends, and holidays
Test Classification and CPT Code
Not applicable
LOINC
NA
Last Reviewed
08/2025