Mono Test

Message

Performing Lab: All Sites

Test Code

0015

Alias/See Also

Sunquest: MONS; Infectious Mononucleosis

CPT Codes
86308

Preferred Specimen

4.0 mL EDTA whole blood (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

All Sites: Whole EDTA Blood only

Instructions

HP Clinics: Waiting mono tests are performed in the clinic, routine tests are performed at Central Lab

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours (whole blood)

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Site specific. Contact performing lab

Setup Schedule

Hospital: Daily
Clinics: Monday - Friday

Report Available

Same Day

Limitations

A negative result may be obtained from patients at the onset of the disease due to heterophile
antibody levels below the sensitivity level of this test kit.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

The diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis is suggested on the basis of the clinical symptoms of fever, sore throat and swollen lymph glands. The highest incidence of symptomatic infectious mononucleosis occurs during late adolescence. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV).

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.