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
-
Code Name RH12WB HTLV 1,2 Antibody Western Blot
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.
800-522-2787500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86689
- LOINC
- 16982-1
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW2368