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Register NowMononucleosis Test, Qualitative With Reflex to Titer on Positives*
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CPT Code:
86308
Test Type: 1 mL Serum
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
14 days |
|
Refrigerated |
14 days |
|
Frozen |
14 days |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Reference Range:
Negative
Overview:
Detect heterophil antibodies related to infectious mononucleosis.
Rare patients may have positive heterophil agglutinins after a negative initial test. Ten percent of cases of true EBV mononucleosis may have negative heterophil agglutinins. These may be diagnosed with EBV specific tests.
A positive test in the presence of consistent clinical and/or hematologic findings confirms the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. Approximately 10% of mononucleosis syndromes are heterophil-negative. In some of these, antibody to specific Epstein-Barr viral antigen can be demonstrated. Others may be due to CMV, HSV, or toxoplasmosis. Although this classic test has excellent specificity, false-positive tests can occur and may lead to diagnostic confusion.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.