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2003075
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
HTLV RTPCR
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Varies
Reported
4-7 days
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 |
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Aliases
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.
