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Mono Screen
Test CodeMSPOT
Alias/See Also
Infectious Mononucleosis, Heterophile Antibody, mono screen, monospot
CPT Codes
86308
Preferred Specimen
GOLD (SST)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma
Whole Blood EDTA (LAV) or Heparin (GRN)
Whole Blood EDTA (LAV) or Heparin (GRN)
Specimen Stability
Serum Gold (SST) store at 2-80 C up to 48 hours.
Whole Blood test within 24 hours.
Specimens must be at room temperature when tested.
Whole Blood test within 24 hours.
Specimens must be at room temperature when tested.
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
The mono test is used to help determine whether a person with symptoms has infectious mononucleosis (mono).
If the mono test is initially negative but the doctor still suspects mono, a repeat test done a week or so later may be used to determine whether heterophile antibodies have developed. If the mono test is persistently negative, a test specific for EBV antibodies may be used to help confirm or rule out the presence of an EBV infection.
If the mono test is initially negative but the doctor still suspects mono, a repeat test done a week or so later may be used to determine whether heterophile antibodies have developed. If the mono test is persistently negative, a test specific for EBV antibodies may be used to help confirm or rule out the presence of an EBV infection.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
