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  • 91339

Human T-Lymphocyte Virus I/II Antibodies

Also known as: HTLV I/II Antibody, Western Blot

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 Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
  • Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
  • Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HTLV I or HTLV I/II antibodies.
    This test is not for blood donor screening.

Rejection Criteria

  • Specimens containing particulate material.

Stability

Ambient: 48 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 30 Day(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Western Blot

Performed

Varies

Reported

2-9 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 86689

Components

  • 91339 - HTLV I/II ABS
Last Updated: November 10, 2026 @ 10:13 am

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