Microbiology Laboratory

Streptozyme Test

  • LIS Mnemonic: STZ

    Collect

    Red Top/Gold Top; No Additive

    Volume Required

    1.5mL Serum

    Minimum Required

    0.5mL Serum

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    Up to 24 hours after collection

    Processing

    Serum is removed from cells prior to testing. If testing cannot be performed within 24 hours, serum should be frozen. Serum can be kept for extended periods of time.

    Unacceptable conditions

    Hemolyzed specimens

Days Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reported

Same day

CPT

86403

Methodology

Latex Agglutination

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