Test Code LAB219 Antistreptolysin O Screen
Additional Codes
SQ : ASOTTR
COLLECTION
Container/Tube Type:
Red (No Additive)
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
SST (Serum Separator)
Sample Volume Requirements:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum or plasma
Minimum Sample Volume:
2.5 mL blood/0.75 mL serum or plasma
Unacceptable Conditions:
Hemolysis or gross lipemia, Anticoagulated specimens
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Frozen Stability:
14 days
Ambient Stability:
8 hours
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
1 day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
86060