Test Code ASOTTR Antistreptolysin O Screen
Additional Codes
Test ID |
ASOTTR |
EPIC Test ID |
LAB1178 |
Specimen Requirements
Anticoagulated specimens can not be used for ADB testing.
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum or plasma
Minimum Sample Volume
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum or plasma
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
Report Availibility
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
1 day
Methodology
Turbidometric
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis or gross lipemia