Rheumatic Fever Profile
86256 (x2), 86332

Test ID: 

705283

CPT code:

85652, 86060, 86140,

Test Information:

Antimuscle antibodies; antistreptolysin O (ASO) antibodies; C-reactive protein; erythrocyte sedimentation rate; immune complexes, C1q binding

Specimen Type:

Serum (freeze second specimen) and whole blood

Requested Volume: 

Two 3 mL serum specimens and 7 mL whole blood

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate one serum specimen and whole blood; freeze the second serum specimen.