MONOSPOT SCREENING TEST ONLY

Test Code

MONOSCR

Alias/See Also

MONOSPOT

CPT Codes
86308

Includes

Monospot screen only. No reflex

Preferred Specimen

4 mL serum

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum collected with or with out gel is acceptable
Gold SST

Tiger top

Red top

Specimen Stability

For serum, blood should be allowed to clot at room temperature (18°-24°C) and then centrifuged at 1500 x g for ten minutes at room temperature. The serum should be separated as soon as possible and may be tested immediately. Refrigerated: Refrigerate all specimens at 2°-8°C until ready for testing. Stable 24 hours. Frozen: If testing is anticipated after 24 hours, separate plasma and freeze at or below -20°.

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

Samples not labeled with complete first, last name and date of birth.
Heavily hemolyzed blood

Methodology
Immunochromatographic

Setup Schedule

24/7

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Mono Test qualitatively detects infectious mononucleosis antibodies in human serum specimens. This test is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.

Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory
400 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD. 21701

Last Updated: November 28, 2023

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.