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Mononuclesis Screen

Message
If patient is under the age of 4 years, a Monospot cannot be ordered. Please order EBV Antibody Panel (Lab1227).


Test Code
Lab1688


Alias/See Also
MSPT
Monospot, mono


CPT Codes
86308

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma


Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
Centrifuge EDTA tube to separate plasma from cells


Transport Container
Serum separator tube – SST (serum)
Lavender top EDTA tube  (plasma)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 48 hours (after specimen separation)


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


Methodology
Solid-phase immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
This test is a rapid, differential test for the serological detection of IgM class heterophile antibodies associated with infectious mononucleosis.


Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology – Microbiology



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.