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HelpTest Code 415 Mono Test
Additional Codes
ALAB: MONO
PowerChart: Mononucleosis Screen
MA Cerner: Mononucleosis Screen
Test Method
Colorimetric Immunochromatographic Dipstick; Genzyme OSOM
Specimen Requirement
1 mL whole blood is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or EDTA purple-top tube. Whole blood specimens may be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Serum and plasma gel tubes are NOT acceptable.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 20 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Negative
CPT Code Information
86308 Diagnostic Immunology Testing: Heterophile antibodies; screening
Useful For
Rapid confirmation of a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis
LOINC Code Information
31418-7 Heterophile Ab [Presence] In Serum