Test Code ASO Antistreptolysin-O, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Hospital
Specimen Container:
Red Top Tube or Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Requirements
Required: red-top tube(s) or a serum separator tube(s).
Minimum volume: 1 mL serum
Note: Titer will be performed on all positive screens.
NOTE: Hemolysis or lipemia will result in specimen rejection
Specimen Stability Information
2 days refrigerated
Reference Intervals:
<200 U/mL
Day(s) Testing is Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding:
86063 – screen
86060 – titer (if appropriate)