HTLV I/II Antibodies with Reflex to HTLV I/II Confirmation (human T-lymphotrophic virus) HTLV
Method(s) | Enzyme Immunoassay / Western Blot | |||||||
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Components | HIV2 Antibody by EIA |
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Specimen Required | ||||||||
Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. | |||||||
Transport | 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
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Remarks | EDTA, heparin or citrated plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. | |||||||
Stability | Collection to initiation of testing: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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Unacceptable Conditions | Specimens containing particulate material. Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Heat-inactivated specimens. | |||||||
Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri* | |||||||
Billing Code | 5010321 | |||||||
CPTCode | 86790 HTLV; if reflexed, add 86689 HTLV antibody, confirmation | |||||||
Notes | *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. |
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