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

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

HTLV I DNA Not detected
HTLV II DNA Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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