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Test Code SOFT: ASTIT Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Antibody Titer, Serum

Important Note

This test will only be performed if Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Screen, Serum is positive.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
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