Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| TEIC | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Teichoic Acid Antibody | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86329 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 5 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
| Aids in diagnosis of staphylococcal disease. | ||||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Serum Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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Collect specimen in gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture. Centrifuge and transfer serum to aliquot tube. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||||
| Plasma. | ||||
| Methodology | ||||
| Semi-Quantitative Immunodiffusion (Id) | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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None detected. Titers of 1:2 or greater indicate possible deep-seated S. aureus infection. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| ARUP Laboratories | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 3 times per week | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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