Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Types I/II Antibodies by ELISA with Reflex to HTLV-I/II Confirmation by Western Blot

Test Code

51164

Alias/See Also

HTLV PAN
HTLV 1, 2 western blot confirmation
HTLV 1/2
HTLV Types 1 & 2 confirmation
HTLV 1/2 WESTERN BLOT PROGRE.

Includes

HTLV I/II Antibodies by ELISA
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Minimum Volume

1mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate), Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) or Lavender (EDTA).

Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

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

Specimens containing particulate material.

Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Qualitative Western Blot

Setup Schedule

Sun-Mon, Wed-Sat

Report Available

1-3 days

Limitations

Reference Range

NEGATIVE

Clinical Significance

If HTLV I/II screen is repeatedly reactive, then HTLV I/II Confirmation by Western Blot will be added. Additional charges apply.
*Performed and Reported times indicated are for screening of the anti-HTLV. Refer to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot (0020642) for additional information regarding Performed and Reported times.

Performing Laboratory
ARUP
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

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.