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Test ID: FFTEI    
Teichoic Acid Antibody, Quantitative, ID

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

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.

 

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