Anti-streptococcal antibody ASO
Description:
Infection with Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) is followed by the production of specific antibodies against streptococcal exoenzymes which can be measured using commercial test systems.
The most important of these are anti-streptolysin O (ASO) and anti-deoxyribonuclease - B (ADB).
Sample is tested by virology staff and clinical advice is provided by microbiology staff.
The most important of these are anti-streptolysin O (ASO) and anti-deoxyribonuclease - B (ADB).
Sample is tested by virology staff and clinical advice is provided by microbiology staff.
Units:
units/ml
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Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
10 ml serum
Turnaround time:
8 days
Time limit for extra tests:
1 year
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
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Last updated: 07/08/2015
