HTLV I/II (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

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Testing Laboratory

New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab Auckland

Department

Blood Bank

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NA

Synonyms

HTLV2

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)
• Please refer to Additional Information below

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Specimen Collection

For Adults
- 1 x 4 mL Adult EDTA Whole Blood
- 1 x 5 mL Plain Serum

For Paedeatrics
- 1 x 1 mL Paediatric Microsample Whole Blood (red top)
- 1 x mL Paediatric Micro-EDTA Whole Blood (purple top)

Contact Information
For further information, contact the Donation Accreditation section, NZBS, (09) 523 5737.

Contact Information