Test Details
Mnemonic
HTLVD
Ordering Code
3400829
CPT-4 Code(s)
87798 (x2)
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood.
Alternate Specimen
Yellow ACD A
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood anticoagulated with heparin
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
HTLV I DNA Not detected
HTLV II DNA Not detected
HTLV II DNA Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes