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HTLV-I/II - transplant donor-15168

Test info

Test name:

HTLV-I/II - transplant donor

Test number:

15168

Excellian order number:

LAB15168

Abbreviation:

TXHTLV

Alternate names:

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus I/II
Antibody to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type I and II
Anti-HTLV I/II

Useful for:

This test is for solid organ transplant patients. It is not intended to be used for routine clinical or diagnostic evaluation.

Limitations:

This order is for Allina Health providers only

Specimen

Patient preparation information:

This test is for transplant patients only

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

4 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8-10 times

Processing instructions:

To be performed by CEN Send Outs

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum

OFF HOURS: Place red top tube in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.

Transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Required forms/information:

Memorial Blood Center Donor Testing Laboratory Request

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - 3 months

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x6

Performance

Performing lab:

Memorial Blood Center; R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

2 days

Method:

CMIA Screening

Clinical and Interpretive info

Billing

CPT codes:

86687, 86688

Tracking

Date created:

09/14/2023

Revised date:

12/05/2023

Review date:

09/14/2023