TEICHOIC ACID ANTIBODIES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: TEICH
UPHSM LIS Test #: 825
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 2 - 5 days
Testing Lab: FOCUS

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red top
Collection Info:
Draw blood in a plain, red top tube. (Serum gel tubes are acceptable.) Spin down and send 1.0 mL of serum, refrigerate.

Methods

Immunodiffusion

CPT Codes

86329

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

REFERENCE RANGE: <1:1

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:
<1:1 Antibody not detected
> or = 1:1 Antibody detected

Antibody titers of 1:4 and greater against Staphylococcal beta-ribitol teichoic acid are associated with deep-seated Staphylococcus aureus infections. Rising and falling titers are of prognostic value in the evaluation of treatment and detection of recurrence.

TEST PERFORMED BY FOCUS DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
5785 CORPORATE AVE
CYPRESS, CA 90630-4750