ANTI STREPTOLYSIN-O

Test Code

ASOQT

CPT Codes
86060

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. If red tube is submitted, aliquot (transfer) serum into a standard transport tube and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 14 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis interferes

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Age	Reference Range (IU/mL)
Up to 2 years	0-50
3 years to adult	0-250

Clinical Significance

Provides serologic evidence of previous group A streptococcal infection (rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, tonsillitis, glomerulonephritis, etc.).

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 14, 2023

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