ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies with Reflex to HTLV I/II Confirmation : 0051164

Mnemonic: HTLV PAN

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Western Blot
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri*
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

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

Remarks:  EDTA, heparin or citrated plasma is also acceptable.  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Hemolyzed specimens.  Specimens containing particulate material.

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:
 
Components Reference Interval
HTLV I/II Antibodies Negative
HTLV I/II Antibodies, Western Blot 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).
Note: *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-Lymphotropic 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
Cross References: HTLV Types I/II Antibodies
 
 

 

 

 
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