Urine Parasite Examination

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MPAR010A
CPT: 87177

Synonym(s):	Parasitology; Schistosoma haematobium test Schistosomiasis; Parasite
Requisition Form	G-2B.
Test Description	Microscopic morphological examination for the detection of Schistosoma haematobium, or other parasites rarely found in urine.
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	Travel history. Organism suspected.
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Urine
Minimum Volume/Size Required	Approximately 10 mL.
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Refrigeration
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship samples: According to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49 Handling as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents. As Biological Substance Category B Cold with ice packs
Method	Microscopic examination (centrifugation to concentrate)
Turn-around Time	3 days.
Interferences/Limitations	This examination is not intended to test for Trichomonas vaginalis, which must be examined within 20 minutes of specimen collection.
Common Causes for Rejection	No specimen received. Expired media No identifiers on containers
Additional Information	Call Medical Parasitology at 512-776-7560 with questions about specimen collection and handling. Call Lab Reporting at 512-776-7578 with questions about submission forms. Call Specimen Acquisition at 512-776-7569 with questions about shipping.