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HUMAN T-LYMPHOTROPIC VIRUS (HTLV) I/II ANTIBODY SCREEN

Synonym(s):
Lab Section Category
Specimen Required

​5 mL plain blood or 2 mL serum or plasma

Storage/Transport

​Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.

Method

​Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Test Results

​Reported as Reactive or Non-Reactive

Turnaround Time

​<1 – 7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Every Tuesday

Remarks

​Reactive result requires confirmatory testing, which is offered at the prevailing charge.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025