A patient is suspected of having scarlet fever.Which of the following antibody tests should the nurse expect to conduct on this patient to confirm this suspicion?
A)Antinuclear
B)Antisperm
C)Antistreptolysin O (ASO)
D)Antithyroglobulin

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Antistreptolysin O (ASO) is a blood test used to detect streptococcal infections, including scarlet fever. When a person has a streptococcal infection, their body produces ASO antibodies in response. Identifying the presence and amount of ASO antibodies can help diagnose and monitor treatment for the infection. The other antibody tests mentioned (antinuclear, antisperm, antithyroglobulin) are not used to diagnose scarlet fever.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Scarlet Fever