Types

• Anti-streptolysin O is an antibody that appears when a person has Group A Streptococcus bacteria in the blood

• It confirms a recent or ongoing infection with group Streptococcus and determines whether person has Rheumatoid arthritis or Rheumatic fever

• ASO reaction provides useful information for diagnosis and moni...

Description

• Adults: <200 IU/ml
• Padiatric range: < 150 Iu/ml
• 5-12 years: < 333 IU/ml

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

• Acute streptococcal infection
• Bactrerial endocarditis
• Post streptococcal glomerulo nephritis
• Rheumatic fever
• Scarlet fever

Decreased Level