Test Code SOFT: ASTIT Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Antibody Titer, Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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HOM: ANTISTREPTOLYSIN, O SCREEN |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Serology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Stability: 48 hours (R)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 48 hours
Reference Values
Pediatrics: <100 IU/mL
Adults: <200 IU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86060
Methodology
Latex Agglutination