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HelpTest Code 580232873 Mononucleosis Screen with reflex to Epstein-Barr Virus Panel if Negative
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories (Mononucleosis Screen)
Mayo Medical Laboratories (Epstein-Barr Virus Panel), if needed
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Collection Instructions: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spinning. Spin within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated OK
Storage Temp Stability:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
Negative
Interpretive data (new as of 6/2/16)
Interpretative Guidelines for Acceava Mono Cassette
A patient may have a negative mono test in the presence of
hematological and clinical evidence of disease due to the
following:
1. Some patients take longer than 3 months to develop heterophile
antibodies detected in this assay.
2. Some individuals will not produce measureable heterophile
antibodies.
3. Infection may not be due to Epstein Barr.
Heterophile antibody production can also be found in patients
with leukemia, cytomegalovirus, Burkett’s lymphoma,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, adenovirus, viral hepatitis and Toxoplasma
gondii.
(If negative, Epstein-Barr Virus Panel will be sent to Mayo (additional charge applies; see that test listing for CPT code)
Day(s) Test Set up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: <1 hr
Routine: < 4 hours
Aliases
Mono
CPT Code
86308
*Additional codes/fees may apply*