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Teichoic Acid Antibodies

TEICHOIC
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosis of staphylococcal disease.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Immunodiffusion

Performed

Mon, Thu, Sat

Reported

1-5 days

Reference Interval

None detected.

Interpretive Data

Titers of 1:2 or greater indicate possible deep-seated S. aureus infection.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86329

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050775 Teichoic Acid Antibodies 10358-0
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Aliases

  • Teichoic Acid Ab
  • Teichoic Acid Antibody, Quantitative
Teichoic Acid Antibodies