HTLV I/II Antibody, with Reflex to Confirmatory Assay
Test Summary
HTLV-I is associated with adult T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. HTLV-II is less common and is associated with neoplasias of the CD8 T lymphocytes. Blood donor screening began in 1998.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers.
If transport temperature will be frozen, centrifuge the red/lavender-top and transfer the serum/plasma into a plastic, screw-cap vial. The plastic, screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing serum or plasma must be labeled with the specimen type (serum or plasma) and at least two unique identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted, do not send the original red/lavender-top.
Room temperature transport is acceptable. Do not store at room temperature.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: See instructions
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 86790
Billing Code
- 670897
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers.
If transport temperature will be frozen, centrifuge the red/lavender-top and transfer the serum/plasma into a plastic, screw-cap vial. The plastic, screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing serum or plasma must be labeled with the specimen type (serum or plasma) and at least two unique identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted, do not send the original red/lavender-top.
Room temperature transport is acceptable. Do not store at room temperature.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: See instructions
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days