HTLV- I/II, human T-cell lymphotropic virus - serology
Serologic detection of antibodies to HTLV I/HTLV-II | |
Microbiology | |
Serology | |
○ Whole blood ○ Serum ○ Plasma |
○ Whole blood/serum: Serum separator tubes (clotted blood) (min volume 5 mL)
○ Plasma: EDTA tube (lavender top) (min volume 5 mL)
○ Plasma: EDTA tube (lavender top) (min volume 5 mL)
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
In-house
○ Up to 3 days for negative results; up to 14 days for positive results
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○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (25-30˚C) after collection for up to 3 days and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection
○ UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory will refer positive specimen to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. Donor testing will be performed in-house
○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (25-30˚C) after collection for up to 3 days and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection
○ UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory will refer positive specimen to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. Donor testing will be performed in-house