Test Code MONOSC Mono Test LAB482
Test Method
Colorimetric Immunochromatographic Dipstick; Genzyme OSOM
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 20 minutes after the
specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
1 mL whole blood is required.
Useful For
Rapid confirmation of a diagnosis of infectious
mononucleosis
Reference Values
Negative
CPT Code Information
86308 Diagnostic Immunology Testing: Heterophile
antibodies; screening
LOINC Code Information
31418-7 Heterophile Ab [Presence] In Serum
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or
EDTA
purple-top tube. Whole blood specimens may be refrigerated for
up
to 24 hours. Serum and plasma gel tubes are NOT acceptable.