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| Investigation | Schistosomal Serology (Serum) | | Specimen Type |  Blood | | Request Form | Micorbiology (for reference laboratory) | | Volume | Fill to the line | | Delivery Time | ASAP | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Refrigerate at 2-4°C | | Turn around time for final test | Approximately 2 weeks for sample receipt | | Uncertainty of testing | The Schistosomal ELISA detects antibody to Schistosoma egg antigen, and takes a minimum of 6 weeks to become positive following initiation of infection. Provided that the patient is asymptomatic, serological screening should be deferred until at least 3 months after the last exposure. | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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