Laboratory Services
Mono Antibody Test
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Mono Antibody Test
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| Synonym(s) |
Mono Test, Mono Screen, Heterophile Antibody Test, Mononuclear Heterophile Test, Mononucleosis Screen, Epstein-Barr Virus, Mono Spot |
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| Test ID |
MONO
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| General Information |
Preferred initial serologic test to detect acute Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis. |
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| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.1 mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 72 hours |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Unacceptable specimen, improper labeling, prolonged delay in transport |
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| Limitations |
As with all diagnostic assays, the results obtained by this test yield data that must be used as an adjunct to other information available to the physician. The QuickVue Mono Test is a qualitative test for the detection of IM heterophile antibody. A negative result may be obtained from patients at the onset of the disease due to heterophile antibody levels below the sensitivity of this test kit. If symptoms persist or intensify, the test should be repeated. Some segments of the population with acute IM are heterophile antibody negative. |
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| Methodology |
Immunoassay |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86308 |
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| Reference Range |
Negative |
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| Reflex Conditions |
None |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
5213-4 |
