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Concerning the HTLV-negative samples, the SYM Solution and Gold ELISA kits had specificity values of >99.5%, while the Architect rHTLV-1/2 test presented 98.1% specificity, followed by Murex, which had a specificity of 92.0%.

HTLV-I/-II confirmatory testing is performed every two weeks. Turnaround time is up to 5 business days for negative results, and up to 14 business days from receipt by PHO's laboratory for positive results.

HTLV I/II ELISA 4.0 is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the detection of antibodies to human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-I) and type 2 (HTLV-II) in human serum or plasma. It is intended as a screening test, requiring repeat testing of initially reactive specimens.

HTLV-1 is usually found using a blood test to detect antibodies to the virus. Many people have no symptoms. You may only find out that you have the virus when you have a blood test. Australian blood donor centres screen blood for HTLV-1 infection.

Persons found to be seropositive for HTLV-I/II ing to the USPHS criteria and positive for HTLV-I by additional testing should be informed that they are infected with HTLV-I. They should be told that HTLV-I is not the AIDS virus, that it does not cause AIDS, and that AIDS is caused by a different virus called HIV.

Typically, an EIA (enzyme immunoassay) test method is used initially to detect HTLV-I and HTLV-II antibodies in the blood. If the initial test is positive, a second method, such as Western blot, is ordered to confirm the finding and to help distinguish between HTLV-I and HTLV-II.

Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2), Qualitative test cost is between $98.00 and $269.00.

For accurate diagnosis of HTLV-1 or HTLV-2 infection, all initial screening test-reactive results should be verified by a confirmatory test, such as Western blot or line immunoassay.

Explanation of the Test The MP Diagnostics HTLV Blot 2.4 is intended as a supplemental (additional more specific), test to confirm the presence of anti-HTLV-I/II antibodies in blood donor specimens repeatedly reactive on an FDA licensed screening test and to differentiate between HTLV type-I and HTLV type-II infections ...