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Mononuclesis Screen
MessageIf patient is under the age of 4 years, a Monospot cannot be ordered. Please order EBV Antibody Panel (Lab1227).
Test Code
Lab1688
Alias/See Also
MSPT
Monospot, mono
Monospot, mono
CPT Codes
86308
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma
Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
Centrifuge EDTA tube to separate plasma from cells
Centrifuge EDTA tube to separate plasma from cells
Transport Container
Serum separator tube – SST (serum)
Lavender top EDTA tube (plasma)
Lavender top EDTA tube (plasma)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 48 hours (after specimen separation)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed specimen
Methodology
Solid-phase immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
This test is a rapid, differential test for the serological detection of IgM class heterophile antibodies associated with infectious mononucleosis.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology – Microbiology