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

Method Name

Real-Time PCR

Reporting Name

HTLV-I/II DNA, Qual Real-Time PCR

Specimen Type

Whole blood

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 ambient.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reference Values

Reference Range:  Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87798 x 2

NY State Approved

No