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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Anti-Streptolysin O Ab

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Anti-Streptolysin O Ab  
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SPECIMEN INFO
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Test ID :
ASO
Test Workstation :
VIR4
Specimen Type:
3 mL whole blood collected in one no anticoagulant (red top) tube.
Minimum Volume:
Specimen minimum volume is 1 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen; insufficient quantity; drawn in incorrect tube.
Storage:
Transport blood at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store at room temperature for no more than 24 hours. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, it should be refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Methodology:
Latex agglutination
Special Instructions:
False positive ASO titers may be caused by increased serum beta lipoproteins or by contamination of serum with other bacterial organisms.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
72 hrs
CPT Code:
86060
Synonyms:
ASO Titer; ASLO; Streptolysin O Antibodies

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