ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050642: Streptococcus pyogenes, Group A Antibody (Streptozyme®) with Reflex to Titer |
| Test Mnemonic: STZ R | |
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Methodology: Hemagglutination
Performed: Mon-Sat Reported: 1-3 days |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST or one 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
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| Note: | |
| If S. pyogenes Ab is 100 STZ units, then titer will be added. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86403 Streptococcus screen; if reflexed add 86406 Streptococcus titer |