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HelpTest Code HTLVLM Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II (HTLV-I/-II) Antibody Confirmation, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | HTLVL |
| Epic ID | LAB5365 |
Specimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering Guidance
This confirmatory assay should be ordered only on serum specimens that are consistently reactive by an antihuman T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 and 2 (anti-HTLV-I/-II) screening immunoassay. For an evaluation that includes screening and confirmation, order HTLVI / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum.
For testing spinal fluid specimens, order HTLLC / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Confirmation, Spinal Fluid.
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Line Immunoassay (LIA)
Useful For
Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific IgG antibodies in human serum specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests
Differentiating between HTLV-I- and HTLV-II-specific IgG antibodies
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
2 to 15 daysReference Values
Negative
CPT Code Information
86689