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HTLV I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Summary

HTLV-I/II DNA PCR is a highly specific and sensitive method used to detect HTLV-I/II proviral DNA in clinical specimens. In addition, the assay can also differentiate between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infected individuals.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Whole blood anticoagulated with heparin

Order Code

HTLVQL

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB4460

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87798 (x2)

Billing Code

670070

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

HTLV I DNA	Not detected
HTLV II DNA	Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Daily; Report available: 2 - 3 days