STREPTOLYSIN O ABY, QUAL/QUANT

Message
All Positive ASO tests will be titered.


Test Code
ASOQ


CPT Codes
86063

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells


Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)


Methodology
Manual

Clinical Significance
Results >200 IU/mL may be significant, but a titer rise of at least 2-fold is necessary to be definitive.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.