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Test Code ASO Anti-Streptolysin O (ASO), Serum

Specimen Collection Requirements

Anti-Streptolysin O (ASO), Serum

Alternate Test Name: Streptococcal Antibodies
Dept: Chemistry
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS
Collection Container:

SST

Specimen: Serum
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Specimen Volume: Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Also Acceptable: Red Top Tube
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Performed: Monday - Saturday
Reported: Same Day
Methodology: Turbidimetric
CPT: 86063
LOINC: 5370-2
Stability: Room Temperature: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 1 Month
Reference Range:

Adults (18+): <200 IU/mL

Children (Age 6-18): 166-250 IU/mL

Pediatriacs (Age 0-5): <100 IU/mL