HTLV I/II Qualitative PCR - EDTA whole blood Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

HTLBM

Synonyms
  • PCR - proviral DNA - HTLV-I/II virus
Specialty

Infectious


Clinical significance

When HTLV seropositivity is doubtful, particularly in case of incomplete Western Blot antibody profile, proviral DNA detection in blood lymphocytes is advisable.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Methodology

PCR + hybridisation

Turnaround time

2 weeks


Testing Laboratory

Refered Test


Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.