Test directory: Mono Screen

Ordering Code694
Test NameMono Screen
AliasMonospot
Mono Test
Heterophile Ab
Infectious Mononucleosis Screening
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately
Centrifuge samples should be clear and free of particles or cells.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
If transport >72 hours, aliquot and send frozen.
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaContaminated, Grossly hemolyzed, Lipemic, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyRapid latex agglutination

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Mono ScreenALLNON-REACTIVE (NEG)NON-REACTIVE (NEG)