HTLV-I/II Antibody, with Reflex to Confirmatory Assay

Test Code

36175

Includes

If HTLV-I/II Antibody is Reactive, then HTLV-I/II Antibody, Confirmatory Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86689)

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Instructions

If testing is done as an “exposure”, please note this on the request slip or use the Employee Health Exposure order form. The patient will not be charged and results will not appear on the chart.
A consent form is to be signed by the patient prior to collecting the specimen or performing the test.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: See instructions
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Screen: Immunoassay (IA) • Confirmation: Immunoblot (IB)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 36 hours (reflex: 2-7 days)

Reference Range

Non-Reactive

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 Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.