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Teichoic Acid Antibody

Test Code
TEICHA


Alias/See Also
Teichoic Acid Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer

Quest Code
36568


CPT Codes
86331

Includes
If the screen is positive, test will reflex to titer at an additional charge (CPT code: 86329).


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunodiffusion

Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday p.m.


Report Available
2 days


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Chantilly, VA



The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.