ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot : 0020642

Mnemonic: HTLV WBLOT

Methodology: Western Blot
Performed: Mon
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: One 6 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: Plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data: ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HTLV I or HTLV I/II antibodies.
CPT Code(s): 86689
Cross References: HTLV I/II Antibodies Western Blot
 
 

 

 

 
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