Test Directory
Semen for Schistosomes
Containers - Adult
Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
1 - 20 ml
Additive per Container
NONE |
Containers - Child
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Plain Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
As adult |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: in patients with suspected Schistosoma haematobium (compatible symptoms e.g. haematospermia and associated travel history), often performed in conjunction with urine and stool examination.
How to request
Request form or GP order comms.
Availability
0900-1800 (RIE) or 0900-1700 (SJH)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 6 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist.