HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

RHTLAB

Epic Ordering

HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen (Sendout)

External Test Id

0051164

Description

Test Information: Qualitative screening detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/-2) antibodies by ELISA with confirmation by Western Blot.

Test Algorithm: If HTLV I/II screen is repeatedly reactive, then HTLV 1,2 Antibody Western Blot Confirmation (Sendout) [RHTLWB] will be performed at additional charge.

Synonyms

0051164, HTLV 1/2, HTLV Types I/II Antibodies, Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies with Reflex to HTLV I/II

Components

Code	Name
RH12AR	HTLV 1,2 Antibody Screen

Interpretation

Method: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reflex: Qualitative Western Blot
Reference Range: See individual components
Ref. Range Notes: Reference Interval: Negative
Interferences and Limitations: This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection

4 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube

Also acceptable: LAVENDER (EDTA) or GREEN TOP (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) tube

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum or plasma to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum/plasma.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week, Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: Unacceptable.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material.

Quantity

requested: 0.5 mL serum/plasma
minimum: 0.5 mL serum/plasma

Processing

Processing

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum or plasma to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum/plasma.

Sendouts:

Order ARUP Test: 0051164.
Interfaced: Yes. [Interface Number: 602; Department: ARPR]

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week, Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: Unacceptable.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Sendouts ARUP Lab (RF) (ARPR)

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	ARUP Laboratories, Inc. 800-522-2787 500 Chipeta Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Frequency

Performed: Sunday - Monday. Reported: 1-3 days. Turnaround time does not include potential reflex testing.

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 86687
LOINC: 22362-8
Interfaced Order Code: UOW2365