Mononucleosis Screen

Test Code: TD_3510
CPT Code(s): 86308

$15

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Mono Screen
Monospot
Monotest

Test Includes

Mononucleosis Screen

Methodology

Latex Agglutination Procedure

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
2 mL EDTA (lavender top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.