Sample type: Clotted blood sample

Test name: HTLV antibody
Total Antibody screening

Condition / Indication: HTLV

Special precautions & notes: Please note this test does not distinguish between type 1 and 2

Sample required: Serum

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Automated serology

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

Liaison XL serology testing