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Test Code IM Mononucleosis, Infectious, Plasma or Serum

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:


Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 0.75 mL of EDTA plasma

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.75 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Methodology

Monogen Latex Agglutination

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86308