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HelpTest ID BLOD1234 Streptococcal Antibodies Profile, Serum
Useful For
Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection using both antistreptolysin O and anti-DNase B titers
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysMethod Name
Nephelometry
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86060
86215
Reporting Name
Streptococcal Antibodies ProfileProfile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASO | Antistrep-O Titer, S | Yes | Yes |
| ADNAS | Anti-DNase B Titer, S | Yes | Yes |
Reference Values
ANTISTREP-O TITER
<5 years: ≤70 IU/mL
5-17 years: ≤640 IU/mL
≥18 years: ≤530 IU/mL
ANTI-DNase B TITER
<5 years: ≤250 U/mL
5-17 years: ≤375 U/mL
≥18 years: ≤300 U/mL
Secondary ID
86537Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13366 | Antistrep-O Titer, S |
| 13367 | Anti-DNase B Titer, S |