ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051164: Human T-Lymphotrophic Virus Types I/II Antibodies with Reflex to HTLV I/II Confirmation |
| Test Mnemonic: HTLV PAN | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Western Blot
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri* *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-4 days *ExistReported> |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.5 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. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: EDTA, heparin or citrated plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens containing particulate material. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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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).
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| *Performed and Reported times indicated are for screening of the anti-HTLV. If HTLV I/II screen is repeatedly reactive, then HTLV I/II Confirmation by Western Blot will be added. Refer to Human T-Lymphotrophic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot (0020642) for additional information regarding Performed and Reported times. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86790 HTLV I/II; if reflexed, add 86689 HTLV confirmation |