ASO Titer

Test Code: TD_3555
CPT Code(s): 86060

$15

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-streptolysin o titer

Test Includes

ASO titer

Methodology

Roche COBAS immunoturbidimetric

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

“ASO

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL Serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
8 days refrigerated
6 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.