Anti-Streptolysin O (ASO) Antibody
| Alternate Names | Streptolysin-O Antibody, ASO, Streptococcus, Group A, Strep A | |
| Ordering Recommendation | Confirm a prior infection with group A Streptococcus in patients suspected of having a nonsuppurative complication such as acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) or acute rheumatic fever (ARF). DNase-B Antibody and Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO) antibody tests are generally ordered concurrently. | |
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Serum | |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Reference Range | See patient report | |
| Stability | 5 days | |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C | |
| Instructions | None | |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690 Reference Lab Test Code: 265 |
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| Days Performed | Tues-Sat | |
| Report Available | 3-5 days | |
| NY State Available | Yes | |
| LOINC Code | 5370-2 | |
| CPT Code | 86060 |
