ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Infectious Mononucleosis Slide Test by LA : 0050385

Mnemonic: INF MONO

Methodology: Latex Agglutination
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube or one 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Transport:  0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.15 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86308
 
 

 

 

 
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