Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2) Antibodies, Preliminary Test With Confirmation
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HTLVI
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2.0 (1.5) mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non−gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Centrifuge sample to separate serum or plasma. For non−gel-barrier tubes, transfer serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gross bacterial contamination; hemolysis; lipemia
Gross bacterial contamination; hemolysis; lipemia
Methods
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA); line blot (immunoblot)
Clinical Utilities
Screen patients for infection with human T-lymphotropic virus and, if positive, confirm infection with either HTLV-1 or HTLV-2
CPT Codes
86790
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
