| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds) |
| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood Order HTLV I/II confirmation only if HTLV I/II antibody screen is reactive. |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
1 - 14 days |
| Reference Value(s) |
Reported as Negative / HTLV-I Positive / HTLV-II Positive / HTLV Positive / Indeterminate |
| Testing Laboratory Location |
SGH |
| Laboratory | Virology |
| Contact Number |
6394 1352 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Every other Thursday |
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form |
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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