Test Details
Methodology
Line immunoassay or immunoblot
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
HTLV-1 infections can be confirmed and differentiated from HTLV-2 infections by using highly purified recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides which are either type common or type specific.
Limitations
This test is not for screening purposes and should be used as supplementary testing for patients previously identified as reactive for antibodies to HTLV.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze (Pour serum or plasma into plastic pour-off tube before freezing.). Stable 2°C to 8°C for seven days or -20°C for longer storage.
Causes for Rejection
Gross bacterial contamination; hemolysis; lipemia
References
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164129 | HTLV-I/II Immunoblot | 164130 | HTLV-I IB | 6432-9 | ||
| 164129 | HTLV-I/II Immunoblot | 164132 | HTLV-II IB | 26656-9 | ||
| Order Code | 164129 | |||||
| Order Code Name | HTLV-I/II Immunoblot | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 164130 | |||||
| Result Code Name | HTLV-I IB | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6432-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 164129 | |||||
| Order Code Name | HTLV-I/II Immunoblot | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 164132 | |||||
| Result Code Name | HTLV-II IB | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 26656-9 |