MONO SCREEN

Test Code

LAB7845

Alias/See Also

Heterophile Antibody Test
Monospot
Mononucleosis Screen

CPT Codes
86308

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Centrifuge immediately for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate untill tested.

Transport Container

Transfer/aliquot tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 2 days

Methodology
Chromatographic immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; Day shift & Night shift (STAT testing is available)

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

The mono test is used to determine whether infectious mononucleosis is present. This test is rapid and easy to perform, but is not 100% specific. More testing may be needed to confirm that the disease is mononucleosis and not another illness.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.