REF MISC
HTLV 1 & 2 by PCR
Synonyms:
HTLV PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Must submit whole blood in original purple top tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Room Temperature - 4 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 30 days
CPT Codes:
87798
Method:
Real-time, qualitative PCR