MONONUCLEOSIS SCREEN, WHOLE BLOOD

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	MONO
EPIC	LAB482

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting the heterophile antibodies of infectious mononucleosis

Method Name

Immunochromatographic

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Draw a lavender-top (EDTA) tube and send refrigerated whole blood. Specimen must be received in testing area within 24 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 24 Hours

Room Temp: 24 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86308	Heterophile Antibodies, Screening

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