ANTI-STREPTOLYSIN O ANTIBODY (ASL) | |
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Test Code: P200 | 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 |