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HelpTest Code HTLVL Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II (HTLV-I/-II) Antibody Confirmation, Serum
Reporting Name
HTLV-I/-II Ab Confirmation, SUseful For
Confirmatory detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific IgG antibodies in human serum specimens that are consistently reactive by initial screening tests
Differentiating between HTLV-I- and HTLV-II-specific IgG antibodies
Method Name
Line Immunoassay (LIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering Guidance
This confirmatory assay should be ordered only on serum specimens that are consistently reactive by an antihuman T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 and 2 (anti-HTLV-I/-II) screening immunoassay. For an evaluation that includes screening and confirmation, order HTLVI / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types I and II Antibody Screen with Confirmation, Serum.
For testing spinal fluid specimens, order HTLLC / Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) Antibody Confirmation, Spinal Fluid.
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
86689
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HTLVL | HTLV-I/-II Ab Confirmation, S | 55162-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83277 | HTLV-I/-II Ab Confirmation, S | 22362-8 |
| 23898 | HTLV-I/-II Bands | 61112-9 |
| 23899 | HTLV-I/-II Discrimination | 77744-1 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
2 to 15 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.