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HelpTest Code LAB482 Mononucleosis (Mono)
Useful For
Diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
The infectious mononucleosis heterophile antibody appears in the serum of patients by the sixth to tenth day of illness. Highest titers are usually found in the second to third week. Antibody levels may remain detectable for as little as 1 week or persist up to a year; usual persistence is 4-8 weeks. The level of antibody activity is not
correlated with the severity of disease or the degree of lymphocytosis. A positive screening or differential test in the appropriate clinical and hematologic setting is sufficient to make the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Performing Department
Serology
Specimen Required
Required volume 1.0 ml
Specimen can be collected at any time
Plain Red top tube Must be received within an hour
Tiger (Marble) top tube acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Spun SST is stable for 48 hours if refrigerated at 2° to 8° C.
Serum and plasma cells must be separated within 24 hours.
Send to laboratory as soon as possible.
Reject Due To
- Lipemia
- Hemolysis
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
- Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
- 1-Patient's First & Last name
- 2-Patient's Date of Birth
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Routine - same day
ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Method Name
Agglutination - ARRMC and ATRMC
Immunoassay - AACH
CPT Code Information
86308 - Heterophile antibodies; screening
Billing Code
3050021