Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) I/II Quantitative Real-time PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) I/II Quantitative Real-time PCR-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Useful for:

Quantitative Real-Time PCR assay detects and distinguishes HTLV-1 virus, which can cause adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and other serious conditions, and HTLV-2 virus. HTLV-2 virus currently is not definitively known to cause specific disease.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

2 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen frozen

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 2 weeks

Ambient - 4 days

Reason for rejection:

Specimens ambient longer than 4 days
Specimens other than EDTA whole blood

Performing lab:

Viracor Eurofins (5917) via LabCorp (009985): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

1 day from receipt

Method:

Real-Time, Quantitative PCR

CPT codes:

87798

Date created:

02/23/2023

Review date:

02/27/2023