Heterophile Antibody (Infectious Mononucleosis) by Latex Agglutination, Qualitative

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Ordering Recommendation

Preferred initial serologic test to detect acute Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis.

Mnemonic

INF MONO

Methodology

Qualitative Latex Agglutination

Performed

Tue, Thu, Sat

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86308

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050385 Heterophile Ab (Inf. Mono) LA, Qual 5213-4
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Aliases

  • Heterophile Antibody Test
  • Mononuclear Heterophile Test
  • Mononucleosis Screen
  • Mononucleosis Screen Test
  • Mononucleosis Spot Test
  • Monospot
  • Monospot (Screen), Serum
Heterophile Antibody (Infectious Mononucleosis) by Latex Agglutination, Qualitative