Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
HTLV RTPCR
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87798 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2003076 | HTLV-I DNA | 44537-9 |
2003077 | HTLV-II DNA | 44542-9 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.