Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot

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Ordering Recommendation

Confirm antibody test results for a positive screening test (HTLV types I and II).

Mnemonic

HTLV WBLOT

Methodology

Qualitative Western Blot

Performed

Varies

Reported

1-8 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: lavender (K2 EDTA), lavender (K3 EDTA), green (sodium heparin), green (lithium heparin), or light blue (sodium citrate).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens containing particulate material.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

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).

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HTLV I or HTLV I/II antibodies.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86689

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020642 HTLV I/II Antibodies, Western Blot 16982-1
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Aliases

  • HTLV 1, 2 western blot confirmation
  • HTLV 1/2
  • HTLV I/II Antibodies Western Blot
  • HTLV Types 1 & 2 Abs western blot
  • HTLV Types 1 & 2 confirmation
  • HTLV western blot
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II Antibodies, Western Blot