HTLV-I/II Antibody, with Reflex to Confirmatory Assay
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
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Details
Includes
If HTLV-I/II Antibody is Reactive, then HTLV-I/II Antibody, Confirmatory Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86689)
Methodology
Screen: Immunoassay (IA) • Confirmation: Immunoblot (IB)
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2 mL serum |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL |
| Collection 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. |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: See Collection Instructions Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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