Sign in →

Test Code ASOAB Streptolysin O Ab

Important Note

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).

Additional Codes

50095

Methodology

Quantitative Nephelometry

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

2 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Alias

Anti-Streptolysin O Antibody

ASO Antibody Test

Streptococcal antibodies

CPT Code

86060

Acceptable Container

SST, R-NoGel

Days and Times Performed

Sunday through Saturday

TAT

2-3 days

LOINC

5370-2