Mononucleosis Screen (Heterophile Ab Scrn,Infectious Mono Scrn, IM Screen,Monospot)

Test Code
MSPOT


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum, EDTA Plasma or heparinized plasma


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily. Available STAT upon request.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 Days, refrigerated


Methodology
Latex agglutination

Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Negative"




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.