| Ordering Recommendation: |
Preferred initial serologic test to detect acute Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Latex Agglutination
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| Performed: |
Mon-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| 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)
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