2024年7月25日 · Human T-lymphotropic virus type-1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that causes a lifelong viral infection, usually without symptoms. But about 1 in 20 people who have it go on to …

2021年11月9日 · To detect a human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection; to help diagnose the cause of adult T-cell leukemia or lymphoma or HTLV-associated myelopathy When To Get Tested?

Labcorp test details for Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2), Qualitative

Qualitative detection of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I and II (HTLV-I and HTLV-II)-specific antibodies with confirmation and differentiation between HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection

This test is used to screen patients for infection with human T-lymphotropic virus and, if positive, confirm infection with either HTLV-1 or HTLV-2. HTLV-1 or HTLV-2 immunoblot testing should only be performed on patient specimens previously found positive for HTLV infection by immunoassay (EIA).

2023年7月4日 · Identify the common clinical conditions of adult T Cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) which are associated with human T cell lymphotropic virus-1.

2024年12月4日 · The diagnosis of HTLV infection is usually made by testing for HTLV antibodies in blood samples using enzyme-linked immunoassay. No single test can provide a definitive …

2021年10月14日 · Describes how HTLV tests are used, when HTLV testing is requested and what the results of an HTLV test might mean

HTLV-I/II Antibody, with Reflex to Confirmatory Assay - HTLV-I is associated with adult T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. HTLV-II is less common and is associated with neoplasias of the CD8 T lymphocytes. Blood donor screening began in 1998.

2017年5月1日 · To detect a human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection; to help diagnose the cause of adult T-cell leukemia or lymphoma or HTLV-associated myelopathy. When To Get Tested?