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Human T-Lymphocyte Virus I/II

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

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: September 16, 2024 @ 9:13 am

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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