Synonyms
ASO Screen; ASO Titer; ASO Antibody; ASO Ab
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB1178
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Months
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection and deliver to Chemistry.
Revised
01-31-19
Initials
SL