Test Results For:
Anti Streptolysin O (ASOT)
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Anti Streptolysin O (ASOT)
- Test Code
- ASO
Short Description
Anti-Streptolisina O (ASO)
Test Name
Anti Streptolysin O (ASOT)
Test Code
ASO
Category
Allergy/Autoimmune
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
1 Day(s)
2–8°C:
2 Day(s)
Clinical Interest
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), also referred to as glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (GOT), is one of a group of enzymes which catalyzes the interconversion of amino acids and α-keto acids by transfer of amino groups. Both AST and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are normally found in most body fluids, but not in urine except in instances of kidney lesions.
The greatest concentrations of AST are found in the heart, liver, muscle, and kidney tissues. Damage to these tissues can greatly elevate serum AST levels. Following myocardial infarction, AST in serum begins to increase within 6 to 8 hours of the onset of pain, reaching a peak within 18 to 24 hours and falling to normal by the fourth or fifth day. Serum values may increase to 10 to 15 times normal levels and the increase is roughly proportional to the degree of tissue damage.
Clinical Information Required
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Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
228-4, 45228-4
Outwork
No