HTLV- I/II, human T-cell lymphotropic virus - detection

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Molecular detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus or viral load
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Virology
Specimen Type	○ Whole blood

Other Information

○ Please provide appropriate clinical information (e.g. risk factors) with requisition

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

○ EDTA tube (lavender top)

Collection Requirements

○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood (if adult), ≤ 2mL if infant

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL to NML

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Variable

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4532

Approval Required

YES

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (20-25˚C) for up to 48h after collection and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory

○ The specimen will be referred to the National Microbiology Laboratory for testing