CPT/HCPCS
86308
Order Code
CH252
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Mononucleosis Ab IgM, Qual
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance
Mononucleosis tests are blood tests to look for antibodies that indicate mononucleosis (mono), which is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The antibodies are made by the immune system to fight an infection.
Reference Ranges
Negative
Alternative Names
Heterophile Antibodies IgM, Mono Screen_x000D_
