HTLV I/II Antibody with Reflex
| Sunquest Code: | HTLVRE | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3551 | Epic Name: | HTLV 1 and 2 Antibody with Reflex |
| Synonyms: | HTLV; HTLV I/II; HTLV 1/2 | ||
| Methodology: | Western blot, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Test Includes: | This test (HTLV1 EIA) detects both HTLV1 and HTLV2 antibodies. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube, Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen containing particulate material |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and aliquot 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 51164 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | To aid in the diagnosis of HTLV1 and HTLV2 infection. |
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