HTLV-I/-II Antibody; HTLV I/II, Western Blot
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
2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Unacceptable Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (transport)
30 days Frozen
0.1 mL Serum
Non Reactive
If the HTLV-I/II Antibody is Reactive, then HTLV-I/II, Western Blot, will be performed at an additional charge.
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
1 to 4 days
00911357
86790 (reflexes 86689)