Mono Spot Reflex
Test Summary
Heterophile antibodies, in patients with infectious mononucleosis, may be present as early as the fourth day of illness, and by the twenty-first day of illness, 90% of patients will exhibit a positive test. The Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (Preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Order Code
MONOR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4357
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86308 (additional CPT codes 86664 (EBNB) and 86665(x2)(EBG & EBM) will be added if reflex testing is performed)
Billing Code
- 300530
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunochromatographic (reflex testing methodology is Immunoassay)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
SEX AGE Report Normals Units
N/M/F 1000Y Negative
N/M/F 1000Y Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Mono test performed daily. Reflex EBV immunoassay testing performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (Preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis and lipemia
Billing
CPT Code
- 86308 (additional CPT codes 86664 (EBNB) and 86665(x2)(EBG & EBM) will be added if reflex testing is performed)
Billing Code
- 300530
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Immunochromatographic (reflex testing methodology is Immunoassay)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
SEX AGE Report Normals Units
N/M/F 1000Y Negative
N/M/F 1000Y Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Mono test performed daily. Reflex EBV immunoassay testing performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 4 days