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Epic EAP: LAB2814
Epic Description: TEICHOIC ACID ANTIBODY
Synonym
Staphylococcus aureus-Teichoic Acid Antibody
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 4 X 0.6 mL | 3 X 0 .6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4 X 0.6 mL | 3 X 0 .6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial ASAP.
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 50775
http://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0050775
Assay Frequency
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial ASAP. Transport to laboratory.eze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86239