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) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to a standard transport tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to a standard transport tube. | |
| 1 mL | Sodium heparin (Green) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to a standard transport tube. | ||
| 1 mL | Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to a standard transport tube. | ||
| 1 mL | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Frozen | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to a standard transport tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 7 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Blot (WB) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Specimens containing particulate material are unacceptable. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cell, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
Clinical Info
Order this assay only when a sample is repeatedly reactive for HTLVI or HTLVI/II antibodies.