Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis of staphylococcal disease.
Mnemonic
TEICHOIC
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Immunodiffusion
Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
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
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