Schistosoma Haematobium IgG Antibody, Qualitative (Deprecated)
A qualitative antibody test for exposure to Schistosoma haematobium, a parasite that can cause urinary schistosomiasis.
["A positive result suggests exposure to Schistosoma haematobium, but clinical evaluation is needed because antibodies may persist after infection."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 25780-8
- Short code
- Deprecated S chartarum IgG RAST Ql
- Synonyms
- Deprecated S chartarum IgG RAST Ql
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test checks a patient sample for IgG antibodies to Schistosoma haematobium, a blood fluke that can infect the urinary tract. A qualitative result is reported as positive, negative, or sometimes indeterminate.
Why might I need this test?
This test may be used when urinary schistosomiasis is suspected because of symptoms such as blood in the urine, urinary discomfort, or repeated urinary tract infections. It may also be considered in people with relevant travel or residence history in areas where the parasite is common.
How is the test performed?
A laboratory analyzes a patient sample for Schistosoma haematobium–specific IgG using a validated antibody assay. Because this test is qualitative, it indicates whether antibodies were detected rather than providing a measured antibody concentration.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required. Follow the laboratory’s instructions about the required specimen and timing, and tell your clinician if you have recently traveled to an area where schistosomiasis occurs.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result may indicate previous or ongoing infection with Schistosoma haematobium, but antibodies can remain detectable for years after successful treatment. Cross-reactions with other infections are also possible, so results should be interpreted with symptoms, exposure history, and confirmatory testing when appropriate. A negative result does not completely exclude infection, particularly early after exposure.
Short name
Schistosoma haematobium IgG antibody
Frequently asked questions
What does a positive result mean?
Does a negative result rule out schistosomiasis?
Is this test the same as testing for parasites in urine or stool?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
- 3
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