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MONONUCLEOSIS HETEROPHILE ANTIBODY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2693    Geisinger Epic ID:  17585

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL. For add-on testing, 0.1 mL minimum volume required.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature or refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

24 hours


Rejection criteria: 

Specimen will be rejected if stability limit exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Negative


Interpretation guide: 

Positive result consistent with EBV infection (infectious mononucleosis).


CPT code(s):  86308
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Qualitative detection of infectious mononucleosis heterophile antibodies.


Methodology: 
Color Immunochromatographic Dipstick Technology
Synonyms: 

Monospot, MONOT, Mono test


Clinical significance: 

This is a test to aid in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Benjamin Andress, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/30/2024

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