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AKA
Infectious Mononucleosis Screen Monospot
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 4 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 4 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Some segments of the population who contract Infectious Mononucleosis do not produce measurable levels of heterophile antibodies. Approximately 50% of children under four years old who have Infectious Mononucleosis may test negative.
Methodology
Rapid Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
86308