Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Types I/II Antibodies by ELISA with Reflex to HTLV-I/II Confirmation by Western Blot

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Casandra Test Code AR10271Version 1 (DRAFT)

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Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0051164CPT Codes 86689, 86790

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Types I/II Antibodies by ELISA with Reflex to HTLV-I/II Confirmation by Western Blot

Also known as: HTLV PAN

Clinical Use

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Use

This test is intended for the qualitative detection of antibodies to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Types I and II in serum or plasma. It is used to assist in the diagnosis of HTLV infection, which may be linked to adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-I associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). The ELISA screen is a sensitive assay that initially detects the antibodies, and if the result is repeatedly reactive, a more specific confirmation by Western Blot is performed to confirm the presence of antibodies to HTLV-I/II.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P). The test is not cleared or approved by the FDA and is performed in a CLIA certified laboratory. False positives or false negatives may occur due to cross-reactivity with other proteins or substances in the sample.

Test Details

New York Approved