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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB482 Mononucleosis Screen (APD/CHE/DHMC/NLH)
Test Information
Detectable levels of the infectious mononucleosis (IM) heterophile antibody can usually be expected to occur between the sixth and tenth day following the onset of symptoms. The level usually increases through the second or third week of illness and thereafter can be expected to persist gradually declining over a 12-month period.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge within 1 hour of collectionTransport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: n/a
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 hour
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| MONONUCLEOSIS SCREEN | 5213-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
48 Hours
CPT Code(s)
86308
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)