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

Important Note

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Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw whole blood specimen in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube.

2. Send 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
Heparin or ACD anticoagulant Reject

Reference Values

Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

87798 x 2