Mononucleosis Screen
| Sunquest Code: | MONOS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB482 | Epic Name: | Mononucleosis Screen |
| Synonyms: | Heterophil Agglutinins; Monospot Test | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed 24 hours/day; turnaround time is 2 hours routine, 60 minutes stat. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood (preferred). Alternatively centrifuge and aliquot 0.2 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Hematology (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Clinics, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Detection of heterophil antibodies related to infectious mononucleosis. |
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