HTLV 1 and 2 Antibody

Message

Sendout, Mayo test code: HTLVI

Test Code

LAB5210707

Alias/See Also

HTLV
HTLV-1
HTLV-2
HTLV Ab
HTLV antibody
HTLV-1 Antibody
HTLV-2 Antibody
HTLV-1 Ab
HTLV-2 Ab
HTLVI

CPT Codes
86790, 86689 (if appropriate)

Includes

If the human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I/-II) antibody screen is reactive, then HTLV-I/-II antibody confirmation by line immunoassay will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum from a gold serum gel tube

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red tube

Instructions

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Frozen (preferred): 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis: Mild OK; Gross OK
Lipemia: Mild OK; Gross OK
Icterus: Mild OK; Gross OK

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Report Available

1-4 days

Limitations

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:
-Grossly icteric (total bilirubin level of >20 mg/dL)
-Grossly lipemic (triolein level of >3000 mg/dL)
-Grossly hemolyzed (hemoglobin level of >3051 mg/dL)
-Containing particulate matter
-Cadaveric specimens

Reference Range

Included with report

Clinical Significance

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 should not be used to screen blood, human cells, tissues, or solid-organ donors.

This test is not intended for use on cord blood specimens.

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota

Additional Information
Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.