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Orderable Name HTLVI Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: HTLV I/II

Useful For

Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection

 

This test should not be used to screen blood, human cells, tissues, or solid-organ donors.

 

This test is not intended for use on cord blood specimens.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
HTLVL HTLV-I/-II Ab Confirmation, S Yes No

Testing Algorithm

If the human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I/-II) antibody screen is reactive, then HTLV-I/-II antibody confirmation by line immunoassay will be performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test is for serum specimens only. For spinal fluid specimens, order HTLVC / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Spinal Fluid.



Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 28 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

CPT Code Information

86790

86689 (if appropriate)

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-treated or precipitated specimens Reject

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.