Teichoic Acid Antibodies
Test Mnemonic
TECHAC
CPT Codes
- 86329 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
10358-0
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 days |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunodiffusion (ID) |
Reference Range
| Teichoic Acid Antibodies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Titers of 1:2 or greater indicate possible deep-seated S. aureus infection. |
Special Info
Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate ASAP.
Clinical Info
Titers of 1:2 or greater indicate possible deep seated S. aureus infection.