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Notification Type
Back ANTI-STREPTOLYSIN O ANTIBODY (ASL) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:L472 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: ASO | Method: Immunoturbidimetric |
| Collection Notes: | |
| Clinical Utility:This test is useful for evaluating the occurrence of a recent streptococcal infection. Elevated levels are seen frequently in patients with acute glomerulonephritis and with patients having acute rheumatic fever. | |
| CPT Code:86060 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen >30 Days | |