ASO

SIM

50015 

CPT

86060 

Synonyms

Antistreptolysin O    Streptococcal Antibodies 

Specimen Type

Plasma or serum 

Container

3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator 
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

2 ml plasma or serum 
Min:  0.5 ml

Additional Information

None

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Plasma:  Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes 
Serum:  Allow to clot.  Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes 
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature:  8 hours   Refrigerated: 5 days 

Rejection Criteria

If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

Reference Range

<250 IU/ml

Critical Value

None 

Test Includes

ASO 

Methodology

Turbidimetric Rate method 

Testing Frequency

Daily, Monday - Sunday 

Reviewed By

Sandy Hammett 

Reviewed Date

1-23-18

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