Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| MONRF | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Mononucleosis Screen w/EBV Reflex | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86318 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 3 - 7 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Screening test for Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV) infection.
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Serum Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Immunochromatographic with reflex to CLIA | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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Negative |
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| Performing Location | ||||
| Cedar Crest Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Roble Road Core Laboratory, Schuylkill Hospital | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine daily, STAT testing available | ||||
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