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Antistreptolysin O (ASO), Plasma or Serum
Test Code223
CPT Codes
86060
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunochemical
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Pediatrics <6 years: <100 IU/mL
6-16 years: </= 200 IU/mL
>/= 16 years: </= 194 IU/mL
6-16 years: </= 200 IU/mL
>/= 16 years: </= 194 IU/mL
Clinical Significance
Useful for demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection
Performed By
CoxHealth
