ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050095: Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO)

Test Mnemonic: ASO
Methodology: Nephelometry

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
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

 

 

 
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