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Mono Test
MessageA negative result does not rule out the possibility of having infectious mono because the antibodies may be absent or may not be present in sufficient quantity to be detected. Grossly hemolyzed samplses will yield invalid results.
Test Code
MONOT
CPT Codes
86308
Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA,citrate, or heparin plasma
Instructions
Separate from red cells by centifugation as soon as possible. Withdraw serum or plasma, label and store at 2-8C for up to 3 days. After 3 days, serum or plasma may be frozen at -20C or below for 1 year.
Transport Container
RED/0.5
Transport Temperature
room temp
Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated; Plasma or serum can be stores up to 1 year at -20C.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood that has been stored longer or not separated in 3 days. No grossly hemolyzed samples.
Methodology
MAN
Setup Schedule
Sun - Sat
Report Available
daily
Limitations
No grossly hemolyzed samples.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
The rapid mono test utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selectively detect IM heterophile antibodies in whole blood, serum or plasma rapidly.