Result Test Name
HTLV I/II ANTIBODY WITH REFLEX CONFIRM
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
12385986760
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST HTLV-I/II ANTIBODY WITH?REFLEX TO CONFIRMATORY ASSAY
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
29901-6
Collection Container
SST
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL serum Alternative Specimen(s) Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume 1 mL Collection Instructions Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers. If transport temperature will be frozen centrifuge the red/lavender-top and transfer the serum/plasma into a plastic screw-cap vial. The plastic screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing serum or plasma must be labeled with the specimen type (serum or plasma) and at least two unique identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted do not send the original red/lavender-top. Room temperature transport is acceptable. Do not store at room temperature.
Container Temp
Refrigerated (3)
Container Volume
1.000
Test Info
HTLV-I/II Antibody with Reflex to Confirmatory Assay - HTLV-I is associated with adult T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. HTLV-II is less common and is associated with neoplasias of the CD8 T lymphocytes. Blood donor screening began in 1998.
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability Room temperature: See instructions Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days