Streptococcal serology (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

STR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5156

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum / Plasma

Transport

Ambient

Sample Stability

2 days at 20-25°C, 8 days at 4-8°C, 6 months at -20°C

Synonyms

ASOT
Streptococcal antibodies
Anti Streptolysin O
Anti DNase B

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Heparin (Microtainer)
• SST(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Contact Information