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Test Code FHTL HTLV I/II DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD, solution A)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:  Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), or yellow-top (ACD solution A) tube(s). Send 1 mL EDTA or ACD whole blood refrigerate.


Secondary ID

91491

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Mild Reject; Gross Reject
Other reasons for rejection Heparin anticoagulant

Reference Values

Reference Range:  Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

87798 x 2