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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