| Test CODE | NAME |
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A545
Streptococcus pyogenes, Group A Antibody (Streptozyme) with Reflex to Titer
| Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Hemagglutination |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86403; if reflexed, add 86406 |