Mononucleosis

Specimen:

Test Code

MONX

Specimen Name

Mononucleosis

Collect

1-SST Also acceptable Heparinized Plasma or Whole Blood, EDTA Plasma or Whole Blood

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum

Special Handling

Draw SST allow to clot completely, or other tube and centrifuge. Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible.

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed or frozen whole blood specimens

Stability

Serum or Plasma - Refrigerated 48 hours; Whole Blood - Refrigerated 24 hours

Methodology

Direct Solid-Phase Immunoassay

Performed

Daily

Reported

Same Day Received

CPT Codes

  • 86308

Components

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  • Serum 
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