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Test Code STREPTO Streptozyme

Important Note

This test has been discontinued.  Providers can place orders for ASO (Anti Streptolysin O Titer).

Clinical System Name

Streptozyme

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Note:

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: 

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigA rack.

 

Off-site collection: Spin and aliquot serum in plastic tube. Send refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
gel separator with serum/plasma Refrigerated 48 h
separated serum/plasma Room temp 8 h
  Refrigerated 2 w
  Frozen -20 C 1 y

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M,Th, day shift 1-4 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number:  (206) 987-2617

CPT Codes

86063

Methodology

Method: Agglutination, ColorCard Streptozyme Kit

Analytical Volume: 0.250 mL serum/plasma

Limitations:

Reference Range

Titers < 1:100 is considered negative.