Anti Streptolysin O Titre Test

The Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer is a blood test that checks for a strep infection. A strep infection is an infection caused by the streptococcus group of bacteria. There are many different types of streptococci bacteria and these infections vary in severity from a mild throat infection to life threatening infections of blood or organs if neglected. The ASO titer test measures antibodies produced by your body in response to a toxin known as streptolysin O. your body makes the Antistreptolysin O antibodies when you have a strep infection caused by GAS bacteria.

You may be advised to not drink or eat for six hours before the test. You may also be refrained from taking certain medicines till the test is not performed, so that they don’t affect the diagnosis of the test. For the blood test you should prefer wearing a sleeveless shirt or a loose fit full sleeve shirt comfortable to give the blood sample.

The lab technician taking a sample of your blood will: Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein Clean the needle site with alcohol Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed. Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected Put a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed Put pressure on the site and then put on a bandage

Rs 350- Rs 1000