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Alternative Names:

ASOT
ADB
Anti-Streptolysin O Titre
Anti-DNase B
Streptococcal Antibody

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

SCA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Normal Ranges:

Anti-Streptolysin O

Normal: < 200 IU/mL

Raised: > 200 IU/mL

Anti-DNase B

Adults:

Normal: < 200 U/mL

Raised: > 200 U/mL

School aged children:

Normal: < 300 U/mL

Raised: > 300 U/mL

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