Test Name
Streptozyme
Alternate DescriptionAnti-Strep Exoenzyme Antibody Screen
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Red Non Gel Microtainers
Summary Test NameStreptozyme
Minimum Volume1 ml serum
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, refrigerate until shipped
Additional Test InformationScreen for antibodies to streptolysin, streptokinase, hyaluronidase, DNase B, and NADase. If positive, assays for ASO and Streptococcal DNase B can be helpful. Positive screens are quantitated.