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Test Code LAB482 Mononucleosis Screen

Important Note

This test is a screen for heterophile antibodies associated with infectious mononucleosis. Results should be correlated with clinical and hematological findings.

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL serum or EDTA plasma. Heparin not acceptable.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum or EDTA plasma.

Specimen Stability

72 hours at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Negative

Testing Department

Hematology/Coagulation

Method

Latex agglutination

CPT Code

86308