Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2) Antibodies Blood Test, Preliminary With Confirmation
The Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1 and 2 screen patients for infection with human T-lymphotropic virus and, if positive, confirm infection with either HTLV-1 or HTLV-2.
Description
HTLV-1 or HTLV-2 immunoblot testing should only be performed on patient specimens previously found positive for HTLV infection by immunoassay (EIA).