Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Anti Streptolysin O Titre (ASOT)
Alias or Abbreviation:ASOT
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Lower Reference Range Limit:0
Upper Reference Range Limit:200
Units:IU/mL
Minimum Sample Volume:Infant 1-2ml, Adult 5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:48hr
Test Code:ASOT
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:48 hours
Complex Reference Range:Whilst this test may be used to confirm a clinical diagnosis of streptococcal disease it is more useful for excluding recent infection by a result showing <200 IU/ml.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory store in fridge.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
