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HelpTest Code IM Infectious Mononucleosis
Useful For
The diagnosis of Infectious Mononucleosis.
Synonyms/Keywords
Mono Test, Mono, EBV, Epstein Barr Virus
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | K2 EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.2 mL | |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Refrigerated | 24 Hours |
| Ambient | 24 Hours |
Rejection Criteria
| Whole blood specimens > 24 hours old |
|---|
| Whole blood specimens that have been frozen |
| Serum or Plasma |
Test Information
A negative result indicates that there are no IM heterophile antibodies in the patient sample or that the concentration is below the detection level. A positive result indicates that there are IM heterophile antibodies in the patient sample.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | Negative |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Urinalysis
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Lake Hallie | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Oakwood | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Stevens Point | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Membrane Immunoassay |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86308 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86308 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Infectious Mononucleosis |