Mononucleosis Serology (MONO)
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| Synonyms:
| Mono, Infectious Mono Antibody |
| Specimen: | Whole blood ONLY; Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL |
| Collection: | Whole Blood samples must be tested within 24 hours of collection. Refrigerate at 2-8 C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; bacterial contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Latex agglutination |
| Test Use: | Detect heterophile antibodies related to infectious mononucleosis |
| Additional Information: | A positive test in the presence of consistent clinical and/or hematologic findings confirms the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. |
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |