(CTC) Donor, HTLV I/II Antibody Screen

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources.

Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.

Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers.

Please send the original collection tube if possible. Aliquot tubes will only be accepted if processed and labeled at the original collection site.

If transport temperature will be frozen, centrifuge the red/lavender top tube 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 tube.

Room temperature transport is acceptable. Do not store at room temperature.