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Monospot Screen

Message
Reported as positive or negative.

Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
MONO


CPT Codes
86308

Instructions
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerated. Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Draw blood in an Gold tube. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum refrigerated. Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Agglutination with Formalin-Treated Horse Erythrocytes

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The monospot test is used to detect IgM class heterophile antibodies associated with infectious mononucleosis.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.