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eD-H Order Code
LAB482
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.1 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient (see specimen stability for additional information)
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Scrn | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Negative |
Specimen Stability
Serum: Ambient: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 72 hours.
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Mono Scrn | 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. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
86308
Performing Lab Section
Serology