Infectious Mononucleosis
Test Mnemonic
MONOLX
CPT Codes
- 86308 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5213-4
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | |||
| 0.5 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
7 days a week
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunochromatography |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Infectious Mononucleosis rapid test is used as an aid in diagnosis of acute infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The antibody levels may occasionally remain elevated up to several months after a primary EBV infection. Final interpretation should be done in conjunction with EBV-specific serology and clinical correlation. False positive results may occasionally be seen with other infectious agents such as Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, and HIV among others as well as non-infectious conditions such as lymphoma. Clinical correlation is required.