Heterophile Antibody (Infectious Mononucleosis) by Latex Agglutination, Qualitative
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
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