Streptozyme Antibody Screen w/ reflex to Titer
Order Name
STREPTOZY
Test Number: 5517100
Revision Date 08/24/2009
Test Number: 5517100
Revision Date 08/24/2009
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Streptozyme Antibody Screen w/ reflex to Titer
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Hemagglutination |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate serum from cells as soon as possible. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Tues - Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | This assay detects antibodies to multiple extracellular antigens of group A Streptococcus, including anti-streptolysin O, anti-streptokinase, and anti-hyaluronidase. Such antibodies may develop in streptococcal pharyngitis, rheumatic fever, pyoderma, glomerulonephritis, and other related conditions. |
| Notes | A qualitative screen to the streptozyme antibodies will be performed. If positive the antibody strength will be reported in a titer at an additional cost. |
| CPT Code(s) | Screen only: 86403 {If titer performed:86406} |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |