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Clinical System Name
Infectious Mono Screen
Synonyms
Mono Scr
Heterophile Antibody
Heterophile Screen
Monospot
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold Microtainer, Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Notes: EDTA plasma and Heparinized plasma are unacceptable for Mono Screen with reflex to EBV.
A heterophile antibody response is only observed in approximately 50% of children 4 years of age and younger.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Insufficient Quantity, Age of specimen
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core 5 Refrigerator.
SCH: Samples should be given to Core Lab.
Regional Clinics: Samples should be given to Regional Clinic Lab.
Non-Children's Hospital Off-site collection: Spin blood and transfer serum or plasma to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | RT |
≤ 4 h |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C |
≤ 48 h |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C or -70 C |
≤ 3 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
86308
Methodology
Method: Color immunochromatographic dipstick technology with bovine erythrocytes
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL serum or plasma
Reference Range
| Negative |
Description
A rapid screen used to confirm the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.