Parasite Exam - Schistosomiasis (Parasite Exam - Direct)

Test ID

LAB5091

EPIC Order

Parasite Exam, Direct

CPT Code

87210

Laboratory

Clinical Microbiology, 984-974-1805

Tube Station

82

Specimen

Routine:

Species dependent
Urine - Optimal Collection Time between 12:00 Noon and 15:00(3pm), or 24 Hour Urine without Preservatives

Stool

Availability

Routine:

Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00

STAT

NA

Comments

Schistosomiasis is caused by several different species of Schistosoma, each of which has a specific geographical distribution. Since different species require different specimen types, accurate travel history is essential.

Species	Geographic Distribution (Travel history to…)	Specimen Type
S. haematobium	Africa, Middle East/Eastern Mediterranean	Urine (May also be found in Stool)
S. mansoni	South America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East/Eastern Mediterranean	Stool
S. japonicum	Far East	Stool
S. mekongi	Far East (focal geographic distribution in Mekong river valley of Cambodia and Laos)	Stool
S. intercalatum	Central and West Africa (focal geographic distribution)	Stool

This test should be used only for patients who are compromised hosts, or who have a history of foreign travel. For other patients, see GI PATHOGEN PANEL .

Test not performed after >3 days hospitalization.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 08, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514