- Transaction Code: 3076-00
- CPT Code (Suggested): 86687/86688
This test is a chemiluminescent immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) and/or Type II (HTLV-II) in human serum or plasma. Samples with reactive results will be confirmed by immunoflouresence assay at additional charge.
- Sample Required: Clear, nonhemolyzed serum or EDTA plasma, 7 ml clot preferred. Samples may not be collected in heparin.
Samples may be stored at 2-8°C for a maximum of 14 days. Samples frozen at -20°C during this period are acceptable for testing.
Heat inactivated samples or samples with obvious microbial contamination are unacceptable for testing.
- Expected Results: Nonreactive
- Testing and Reporting:
Testing is conducted 7 days a week.
Reports for samples received Monday through Friday before 5:00 pm will generally be available by noon the following day. (If samples are received after 5:00 pm, the reports will be available by noon the second day after receipt).
Reports for samples received Friday after 5:00 pm but before Sunday 2:00 pm will generally be available by noon Monday morning.
Reports for samples received after 2:00 pm on Sunday will not be available until noon Tuesday morning.
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