Test Code ASO Antistrep-O Titer, Serum
Reporting Name
Antistrep-O Titer, SUseful For
Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection
Method Name
Nephelometry
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
Patients with acute glomerulonephritis following skin infection (post-impetigo) have an attenuated immune response to streptolysin O. For these patients, performance of an alternative streptococcal antibody test such as ADNAS / Anti-DNase B Titer, Serum is recommended.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collections Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
<5 years: ≤70 IU/mL
5-17 years: ≤640 IU/mL
≥18 years: ≤530 IU/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
86060
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ASO | Antistrep-O Titer, S | 5370-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ASO | Antistrep-O Titer, S | 5370-2 |