Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection
This test is for serum specimens only
For spinal fluid, order HTLVC / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Spinal Fluid
This test is not intended for screening blood, human cells, tissues, or solid-organ donors
This test is not intended for use on cord blood specimens.
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Serum Gel (SST)
Acceptable: Red Top
Minimum Sample Volume
0.6 mL
Additional Processing Details
Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes)
Aliquot serum into plastic vial
Required Information
Date of collection is required
Stability
Frozen (preferred): 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Limitations
This test is not offered as a screening or confirmatory test for serum specimens from blood, human cells, tissues, or solid organ donors
A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I or HTLV-II). Levels of total antibodies to these viruses may be undetectable in early infection
Performance characteristics have not been established for the following specimen characteristics:
