HTLV I/II DNA PCR




Test Mnemonic

HTLV12

CPT Codes

  • 87798 - QTY (2)

Includes

  • HTLV II DNA
  • HTLV I DNA

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) FrozenSeparate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLWhole bloodACD A or B (Yellow) FrozenSeparate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.4 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
Refrigerated1 week
Frozen1 month

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

5 - 8 days

Methodology

Name Description
Qualitiative Real-Time PCR 

Reference Range

Special Info

Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.