HTLV I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR [34177X]

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Test Code

HTLVQL

Alias/See Also

34177

CPT Codes
87798 (x2)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Whole blood anticoagulated with heparin

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily;Report available: 2-3 days

Reference Range

HTLV I DNA	Not detected
HTLV II DNA	Not detected

Clinical Significance

HTLV-I/II DNA PCR is a highly specific and sensitive method used to detect HTLV-I/II proviral DNA in clinical specimens. In addition, the assay can also differentiate between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infected individuals.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 30, 2021

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