Urine sediment microscopy for Schistosoma haematobium eggs
Detects Schistosoma haematobium eggs — causative agent of urogenital schistosomiasis. Used for infection diagnosis and urinary tract damage severity assessment.
Infection routes:
- skin contact with contaminated freshwater (lakes, rivers, ponds);
- swimming, washing, or working with infected water.
Method: Microscopic method — S. haematobium egg detection in urine sediment.
Recommended for:
- persons from endemic regions;
- water contact workers;
- blood in urine;
- chronic urinary tract symptoms of unknown origin.
Biomaterial: Urine
Collect end-of-morning urination (last portion) or 24-hour urine — parasite eggs settle to bladder bottom;
collect after hygiene procedures, preferably after sleep (6-8 AM), in sterile container
Do not use medications without physician consultation
Do not collect during menstruation
- Blood in urine (hematuria);
- urination discomfort and pain;
- frequent urination;
- burning and itching during urination;
- suspected schistosomiasis in endemic region residents/visitors;
- schistosomiasis treatment monitoring.
Note: Single negative result may not exclude infection at low intensity. Repeat testing or additional diagnostics recommended at suspected schistosomiasis.
Negative — S. haematobium eggs not detected.
Positive — S. haematobium eggs detected; confirms infection.
Infectious disease parasitologist consultation required at positive result. Self-treatment prohibited.
