HTLV I/II Ab, Confirmation
Test Mnemonic
HTLV1C
CPT Codes
- 86689 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
16982-1
Includes
- gag p19 I/II
- gag p24 I/II
- gag p19-I
- env gp 46-I
- env gp46 I/II
- env gp 46-II
- env gp21 I/II
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: Indefinitely |
Days Performed
Mon
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Blot (WB) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Clinical Info
Order this assay only when a sample is repeatedly reactive for HTLVI or HTLVI/II antibodies.