Specimen Requirements
Title
HTLV Types I/II Ab with reflex to HTLV Western Blot
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/0.5 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Stability
Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
5-7 days performed Monday, Wednesday-Sunday
Clinical Use
Detect HTLV-I and HTLV-II; discriminate between HTLV-I and HTLV-II, resolution of indeterminate serology
Test Code
HTLVW