ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Heterophile Antibody (Infectious Mononucleosis) by Latex Agglutination, Qualitative : 0050385

Mnemonic: INF MONO

Ordering Recommendation: Preferred initial serologic test to detect acute Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis.
Methodology: Qualitative Latex Agglutination
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86308
Cross References: Heterophile Antibody (Mononucleosis)(Infectious Mononucleosis/Heterophile Ab by Latex Agglutination), Mononucleosis Screen (Infectious Mononucleosis/Heterophile Antibody by Latex Agglutination)