Test Overview
Test Methodology

Nephelometry

Test Usage

Demonstration of acute or recent streptococcal infection

Reference Range *

<5 years: < or =250 U/mL; 5-17 years < or =375 U/mL; > or =18 years: < or =300 U/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
ADNAS
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo (ADNAS)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Fasting preferred but not required. Collect specimen in red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen processing refrigerated.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, ambient and frozen are also acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86215
    Fee Code
    AA541
    NY State Approved
    No