HTLV-I/II Antibody with reflex to Confirmatory Assay : 36175

Test Code

HTLVQ or 36175

CPT Codes
86790

Includes

If HTLV-I/II Antibody is positive, HTLV-I/II Antibody, Confirmatory Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86689). (If reflex: non-orderable HTLVCQ %8511)

Instructions

Serum separator tube, plain red tube, or lavender (EDTA) tube.

Transport Container

Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport. If plain red or lavender top, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL serum or plasma (Min: 1 mL) into a standard transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay; if reflex: Immunoblot

Setup Schedule

Wednesday - Sunday

Report Available

1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Reference Range

Nonreactive

Clinical Significance

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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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.