ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050095: Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO) |
| Test Mnemonic: ASO | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.4 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
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0-1 year: 0-200 IU/mL 2-12 years: 0-240 IU/mL 13 years and older: 0-330 IU/mL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86060 |