Schistosomal Serology

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Sample sent to Hospital for Tropical Diseases (PHE National Parasitology Reference Lab) referral laboratory for Schistosomal serology testing using an ELISA. False negative results can occur as seroconversion may take up to three months after infection. In cases of suspected acute schistosomiasis, discuss the case with an infection specialist, as other investigations such as direct parasite detection may be recommended.
Clinical details: 
Human infection occurs after freshwater exposure in an endemic tropical country. Most infections are asymptomatic. Following exposure, the patient may experience an itchy rash, or "katayama fever". Consequences of chronic untreated schistosomiasis can include gastrointestinal, hepatic, urinary tract, and neurological disease.
Related condition or disease: 
Schistosomiasis
Synonyms or keywords: 
Bilharzia
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
500 ul serum or 2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time: 
14 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 24/11/2017