Anti-streptolysin O - serology

Detection of Anti-streptolysin O – serology
Microbiology
Serology
Serum
Other Information
Acute and convalescent sera are required for serodiagnosis
○ Serum separator tube (clotted blood)
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
Sick Kids
○ Up to 7 days from receipt at Hospital for Sick Children
416-586-4800 extension 4432
YES
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be stored at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory immediately after collection

○ The original specimen will be referred to the Hospital for Sick Children for testing