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Test Code ASO Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO)

Clinical Indications

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.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: ASO TITER
Sunquest Order Code: ASO
Epic Px Code: LAB2079

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

1.2 mL

Reference Range

0-1 year: 0-200 IU/mL
2-12 years: 0-240 IU/mL
13 years and older: 0-330 IU/mL

Critical Value

n/a

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimens

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 8 days
Ambient: 8 hours
Frozen: 3 months

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

86060

LOINC Code

5370-2

Test Alias

Anti-Streptolysin O Antibody
ASO antibody test
Streptococcal antibodies

Additional Information / Notes

N/A