HTLV I/II DNA, Qualitative PCR
Order Name
HTLV PCR
Test Number: 5535475
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5535475
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HTLV-I DNA
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time | 44537-9 |
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HTLV II DNA
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time | 44542-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) Tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received within 96 hours of collection. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC TC 5916 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 96 hours, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 7 days |
| Clinical Use | HTLV-I/II DNA PCR is a highly specific and sensitive method used to detect HTLV-I/II proviral DNA in clinical specimens. In addition, the assay can also differentiate between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infected individuals. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 823653 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 823653 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |