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HTLV I/II Antibody Confirmation

Tube Type - Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB8195
EPIC ORDER
  HTLV I/II ANTIBODY
CPT Code(s)   86689
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 1.5 mL blood/gold SST tube; See comments
  Micro:  0.6 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   5-18 days
Reference Range   See separate report
Comment
  • This test is for confirmation and will only be performed on HTLV I/II Ab screens that are Reactive.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514