This analysis searches for certain types of antibodies in the blood, which are the antibodies to type O nodules, which are produced by the immune system in the body when infection with Streptococcus bacteria of group A, where the antibodies work against a substance made by bacteria called Streptolysin O) O ).

We mention here the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, which causes sore throats and a number of other infections.

body, which is treated with antibiotics.

● When is an aso analysis required?
If this type of infection is not treated effectively, it may cause a group of complications, especially in children between the ages of 5-15 years, such as: rheumatic fever, and group A streptococcus bacteria can also cause other serious complications, including:

Glomerulonephritis: a type of kidney disease that damages the small filtersv

known as glomeruli.
Scarlet fever: an infection that causes a red rash that looks like a sunburn.
Impetigo: a type of skin infection.

● Other complications: Infection can cause additional complications, such as:

• Toxic shock syndrome.
Cellulitis.
Necrotizing fasciitis.
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Thus the aso test helps your doctor to establish that you have recently had a bacterial infection, as it initiates antibodies against this type of bacterial infection.

By increasing about a week after infection with the bacteria.

● How is an aso analysis performed?
An aso test is performed with a blood sample. A lab technician draws blood from a vein in the arm with a needle.

There is no need to make special preparations before an aso test, but you should tell your doctor about the medications, nutritional supplements, and herbs you are taking before the test.

● Is there anything that can affect the result of the aso analysis?
There are a number of cases that may affect the result of the aso analysis, including:

• Taking some types of antibiotics and corticosteroid medications may cause a decrease in the level of antibodies in the blood.• The aso test may be inaccurate for the detection of group A streptococcal infection, because other types of streptococcus bacteria also produce streptolysin O, such as: Streptococcus dysgalactiae, which causes sore throats, but it is not uncommon to develop complications afterwards.
• Some other health conditions may affect the result of the analysis, such as: an increase in the level of fats in the blood, or injury

Hemolysis, or jaundice.

● Are there any risks that may result from performing an aso analysis?
The majority of the risks resulting from the aso analysis involve the blood withdrawal process, which is mild and rare, because the veins differ from one person to another in size, and the blood withdrawal process may be more difficult for some people than others. The risks resulting from the blood withdrawal process may include:

on the following:

• Bleeding at the place where the blood draw needle was inserted.
• Feeling dizzy after drawing blood.
• Accumulation of blood under the skin and the appearance of bruises.
• Having a skin infection.