Infectious Mononucleosis

Test Code
MONO


Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Separator Tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top Tube or Serum Aliquot


Instructions
Specimen must be received into the lab and serum taken off cells within 2 hours after bring drawn.


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Refridgerated for up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross Hemolysis or Lipemic Specimens


Setup Schedule
ER Mono - 24 Hours, 7 days a week; Routine Mono - Day Shift Monday through Saturday


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR and NLR Serology



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.