Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2), Qualitative
CPT:
86790
Synonyms
- HTLV-I/HTLV-II
Test Includes
Qualitative result
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, red-top tube, or green-top (either lithium or sodium heparin) tube
Collection
Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non−gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Refrigerated | 14 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Frozen | Up to 6 months (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Causes for Rejection
Heat-inactivated specimens; pooled specimens; grossly hemolyzed specimens; specimens with fungal growth
Test Details
Use
To screen individual human donors, including volunteer donors of whole blood and blood components, and other living donors for the presence of anti-HTLV-I/HTLV-II
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163246 | HTLV-I/II Antibodies, Qual | 22362-8 | 163247 | HTLV-I/II Antibodies, Qual | 29901-6 |
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