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Schistosomiasis Serology
CDC-10466
Synonym(s)
Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma japonicum; Bilharzia, parasite
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
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.
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.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Serum
Minimum Volume Required
0.2 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Serum for serology testing should be collected, centrifuged and transferred to leak proof tubes. 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.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Sera specimens should be shipped frozen on dry ice. Specimens not received under these conditions will be rejected for testing, and a new specimen must be submitted.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 57
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 57
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Antibody Detection, FAST-ELISA, HAMA, Immunoblot, JAMA, MAMA, Western Blot
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Known interfering substances: hemolysis, hyperlipemia or other causes of turbidity may cause erroneous results.
Additional Information
Please send one CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form and one separate sample tube for each test requested.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
5.8
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