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Epic EAP: LAB1178
Epic Description: STREPTOCOCCAL ANTIBODIES (ASO)
Synonym
Streptococcal Ab, Serum
Streptolysin O Antibodies (ASO)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Lavender, EDTA OR Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: ASO
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=Streptolysin+O+Antibodies+%28ASO%29
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86060