Test Detail

Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2) Antibodies, Preliminary Test With Confirmation

Test Code:

164277

Performing Lab: LABCORP VIROMED LABORATORIES INC

CPT Code:

86790

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type	Serum or plasma
Volume	2 mL
Minimum Volume	1.5 mL
Temperature	Refrigerated
Specimen Handling	Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non-gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a transport tube.
Methodology	Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA); line blot (immunoblot)
Stability	Room Temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 6 months
Unacceptable Conditions	Gross bacterial contamination; hemolysis; lipemia
Days Set-Up	set up and reported 2 times/week
TAT From Set-Up	1 - 4 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
164278	HTLV-I/II Antibodies, Qual	29901-6