Diagnosing schistosomiasis

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Diagnosis is by: 

Microscope

Microscope identification of the parasite eggs in the faeces or urine.   

Blood collection tube

Serology (detection of antibodies in the blood). This is used for diagnosis when the faeces or urine sample is negative.  

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