Test directory: HTLV I/II Ab, Western Blot

Ordering Code 5088
Test Name HTLV I/II Ab, Western Blot
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in Citrate, 3.2% (Lt. Blue), Plasma in Lithium
Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in
Plain (Red), Whole Blood in EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Centrifuge and separate within 2 hours of collection
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid freeze/thaw cycle)
Rejection Criteria Avoid thaw/freeze
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 8 Days
Methodology Qualitative Western Blot
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 21, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
HTLV I/II Ab, Western Blot ALL NEGATIVE NEGATIVE