Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) I/II Antibody Screen | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood 3 - 5 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 7 days
Reference Value(s)	Reported as Reactive or Non-Reactive
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Every Tuesday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	Reactive result requires confirmatory testing, which will be ordered by the attending doctor via memo. The confirmatory test will be charged at the prevailing charge.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025