# Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1, 2 (HTLV-1/HTLV-2) Antibodies, Preliminary Test With Confirmation

> This test measures antibodies in your blood to see if your immune system has reacted to Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) types 1 or 2. It helps determine if you have an infection that could be linked to certain rare blood or nerve conditions. If the initial screening detects the virus, a second confirmation step is performed to identify which specific type is present. However, a positive result only indicates exposure to the virus and does not diagnose active leukemia or predict if you will develop symptoms in the future.

- Labcorp code: 164277
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=164277&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.