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HTLV-I/II Antibody
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | HTLV12 |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | EIA, Western blot confirmation |
| Container type | Gold top or Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.6 mL serum (insufficient for confirmation) |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order Quest test #37222 |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Human T Lymphotropic virus antibody; Human T lymphocytotrophic virus antibody |
| Stability | Room temperature 8 hours, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20C 1 month |
| Turn around times | 10-14 days (Confirmatory testing requires 10-14 additional days) |
| Additional information | If the EIA is positive a confirmatory Western blot is automatically performed and charged for separately. |
| CPT coding | 86790-90 (Western blot: 86689-90) |
| Last Updated | 11/20/2010 11:24:24 AM |
| Entry Number | 537 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667