Streptolysin O Antibody
| Abbrev Code: | STREPO | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8198 | Order Name: | Streptolysin O Antibody |
| Synonyms: | ASO Antibody Test; Anti-Streptolysin O; Antistreptolysin O | ||
| Methodology: | Nephelometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86060 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Measurement of Antistreptolysin O in serum. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 24 hours. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Provide patient's age for interpretation of results. Paired serum samples (acute and convalescent) are preferred. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 8 hours at room temperature; 8 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50095 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Confirm a prior infection with group A Streptococcus in patients suspected of having a nonsuppurative complication such as acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) or acute rheumatic fever. |
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