HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RHTLAB
- Epic Name
- HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 0051164
- Description
Test Information: Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) antibodies by ELISA with confirmation by Western Blot.
Test Algorithm: If HTLV I/II screen is repeatedly reactive, then HTLV 1,2 Antibody Western Blot Confirmation (Sendout) [RHTLWB] will be performed at additional charge.
- Synonyms
- 0051164, HTLV 1/2, HTLV Types I/II Antibodies, Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies with Reflex to HTLV I/II
- Components
-
Code Name RH12AR HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen
Interpretation
- Method
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reflex: Qualitative Western Blot
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Interval: Negative
- Interferences and Limitations
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
4 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube
- Also acceptable: LAVENDER (EDTA) or GREEN TOP (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) tube
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum or plasma to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum/plasma.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week, Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: Unacceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 0.5 mL serum/plasma
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum/plasma
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum or plasma to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum/plasma.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0051164.
- Interfaced: Yes. [Interface Number: 602; Department: ARPR]
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week, Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: Unacceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Sendouts ARUP Lab (RF)(ARPR)
- Frequency
- Performed: Sunday - Monday. Reported: 1-3 days. Turnaround time does not include potential reflex testing.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86687
- LOINC
- 22362-8
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW2365