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Monoscreen

Message
The diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis (IM) is suggested on the basis of the clinical symptoms of fever, sore throat and swollen lymph glands.  


Test Code
MONOS


Alias/See Also
LAB3020031
Monospot


CPT Codes
86308

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)


Specimen Stability
48 hours refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
3 months frozen (<-10oC)


Methodology
Rapid Test

Reference Range
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 -150 years Non-Reactive


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.