HTLV serology

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

Test information

• EIA for HTLV type 1 and 2

Reactive samples will be routinely sent to Colindale Reference Laboratory, London for further testing.

Referred to Virus Reference Department, Microbiology Services Colindale, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT

For further information regarding screening of transplant patient please see transplant donor/recipient serology screen.

Reference range

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627