Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Streptococcal Antibodies

Synonyms

ASO
ASOT
DNASB
Rheumatic Fever antibodies screen
Strep screen

External Price (excl. GST)

17.5

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

400uL Serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

36 hours

Method

Turbidimetry

Uncertainty of measurement

ASO <5%, DNASB <5%

Additional Information

ASO and DNASB always tested.