Fecal Fat and Muscle Fibers, Qualitative
Also known as: ASO
Use
Document exposure to streptococcal streptolysin O. A marked rise in titer or a persistently elevated titer indicates that a Streptococcus infection or poststreptococcal sequelae are present.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False-positive ASO titers can be caused by increased levels of serum β-lipoprotein produced in liver disease and by contamination of the serum with Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas sp ASO titers are elevated in 85% of patients with rheumatic fever but may not be elevated in cases involving skin or renal sequelae. For patients suffering from skin or renal involvement, anti-DNase B test (096289) may be a better choice.
Methodology
Latex immunoturbidimetry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 5370-2
- 5370-2
- 12598-9
- 42668-4
- 2605-4
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Unknown
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; lipemia