Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Blue Top (Na Citrate)
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Separate from cells ASAP
- This test is not for blood donor screening
Rejection Criteria
- Specimens containing particulate material.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 24 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Western Blot
Performed
Varies
Reported
2-10 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86689
Components
- 91339 - HTLV I/II ABS
Last Updated: January 22, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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