HTLV I/II Antibody, w/Reflex to Confirmatory Assay

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO96
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HTLVP
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 36175
Alternate Names
  • HTLV I/II Antibody, w/Reflex to Western Blot
  • HTLV I/II reflex to WB
  • HTLV I/II W/REFLEX WB
Included Tests

HTLV-I/-II Antibody; HTLV I/II, Western Blot


Clinical Significance

HTLV-I is associated with adult T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. HTLV-II is less common and is associated with neoplasias of the CD8 T lymphocytes. Blood donor screening began in 1998


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 


Transport And Storage

Unacceptable Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (transport)
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.1 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Non Reactive


Test Comments:

If the HTLV-I/II Antibody is Reactive, then HTLV-I/II, Western Blot, will be performed at an additional charge.


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
  • Immunoblot (IB)
Clinical Significance

HTLV-I is associated with adult T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. HTLV-II is less common and is associated with neoplasias of the CD8 T lymphocytes. Blood donor screening began in 1998


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 4 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00911357


CPT Coding

86790 (reflexes 86689)


Medical Necessity May Apply