Diagnostic accuracy of urine filtration and dipstick tests for Schistosoma haematobium infection in a lightly infected population of Ghanaian schoolchildren

► Children were screened repeatedly for S. haematobium eggs and blood in urine. ► Urine filtration test sensitivity was assessed. ► Reagent dipstick test for hematuria sensitivity and specificity were assessed. ► Accurate assessment of infection status improves given multiple screenings.