Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
Sample type: Serum separated within 1 hour after collection.
Container/ preservative: Serum separator tube (SST/ gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer.
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of recent streptococcal infection aiding in assessment of post-streptococcal complications e.g. rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026

