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Test Name

 ASO

Synonyms
Streptococcal Abs, Antistreptolysin-O, DNase B, Hyaluronidase, ASO

Test Consists
Antistrep-O and Anti-DNase B (not available separately)

Specimen Requirements
4.0 mL blood

Volume and Container

 4.0 mL plain red top blood tube ONLY

Storage and Transport
Serum stored refrigerated until ready for transport to Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville

Critical Values
 

Causes for Rejection
Specimens other than serum, gold top SST blood tube, warm serum, gross lipemia

Turn Around Time
3-8 business days from time of collection

Availability
Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm, except observed holidays

CPT / HCPCS Code

 86060, 86215

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Comments
 

Row Stamp

 39,017,002

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Indications
Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection

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Special Instructions
 

Lab

 Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville

Schedule

 Test performed Monday-Saturday at Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville

Request Form
 

Methodology
Nephelometry

Patient Prep
 

Post Processing
 

Collection Guidelines
 

Reference Range
See reference lab report

Limitations and Contraindications
False-high titers may be obtained with sera that are contaminated by certain bacterial organisms during shipment or storage, and in patients with liver disease where the presence of high lipoprotein concentrations in the serum may mimic antibody activity.

Interpretation
Elevated values are consistent with an antecedent infection by group A streptococci

Additional Information
 

CPOE Test Name

 Ref ASOT, Ref Strept Abs

Status

 1

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Attachments

Created at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir
Last modified at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir