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.
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