- Test Name
- HTLV 1+2 Ab
- Aliases
- Human t-lyphotrophic virus, HAM/TSP, HTLV associated myelopathy, tropical spastic paraperesis, Leukemia virus
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HTLV12AB
- LOINC Test Code
- 22362-8
- Description and Primary Use
- Serology to diagnose Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus infection
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 96 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Minimum volume 0.6ml
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum or plasma.
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 05-Jun-18