HTLV-1+2, Serum

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

HTLV

Turnaround Time

8 days

Test Code

2093

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot 2.0mL serum

Sample Stability: If testing within 7 days of collection, then sample can be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, if greater than 7 days the sample should be separated and stored frozen at -20 degrees Celsius.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

CLIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$41.80 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2093

Onset date of illness desirable.

Contact Information

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