Test Code MONO Monotest
Alias
Mononucleosis Antigen Test
Rapid Mononucleosis
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Gold Serum Tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Gold Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Green top tube
- Purple top tube
- Whole blood
- Green top tube
- Purple top tube
Units
N/A
Reference Ranges
Negative
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | Grossly hemolyzed |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 3 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual - Immunochromgenic assay |
CPT Code(s)
86308
Panel Components
N/A