Synonym(s):
HTLV confirmation
5 mL plain blood or 2 mL serum or plasma
Order HTLV I/II confirmation only if HTLV I/II antibody screen is reactive
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Western blot
Reported as Negative / HTLV-I Positive / HTLV-II Positive / HTLV Positive / Indeterminate
1 – 14 days
Every other Thursday
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