HTLV 1,2 Antibody Western Blot Confirmation (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
HTLV 1,2 Antibody Western Blot Confirmation (Sendout)
Lab Code
RHTLWB
Epic Name
HTLV1,2 Antibody Western Blot Confirmation (Sendout)
External Test Id
0020642
Description

Ordering Note: For CAST use only. Ordered reflexively when HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout) [RHTLAB] is repeatedly reactive.

Synonyms
0020642
Components

Interpretation

Method

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
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: 0020642 (Reflex only).
  • Interfaced: Yes.

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: Varies. Reported: 1-8 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787

500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
86689
LOINC
16982-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2368