ANTI-STREPTOLYSIN O TITER
Synonyms: | ASO |
Computer Code: | (ASO) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (red or gold top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes and refrigerate Serum must be removed from red top. |
Reference Values: | Negative: Adult = <125 IU/mL School Age = <250 IU/mL Non-School Age Child = <100 IU/mL |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | C/H |
Test Frequency: | Daily Once/day |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 86060 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |