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Synonyms |
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ASO,
ASOT
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Clinical
Indications |
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Possible
streptococcal infection
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Part of
Profile |
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Streptococcal serology
(see also anti-DN'ase B) |
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Request
Form |
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Combined
Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black or Blue for GP's) or
Microbiology form (Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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Please
give detailed clinical information, including date of
onset/contact with the suspected infection and details
of any current, or intended, antibiotic therapy
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Turnaround
Time |
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All
tests will be performed weekly, usually on Monday
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Specimen |
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Serum
|
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Volume |
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5
ml
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|
Container |
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Yellow
top (SST) tube
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Collection |
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Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab.
Handling |
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Aliquot and store at 4ºC
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled
sample
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Reference
Range |
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Antibody
levels of less
than or equal to 200 IU/ml are regarded as normal
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