Synonyms
Mononucleosis Screen
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Sharp Chemistry
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete a Sharp requisition and submit with specimen STAT refrigerated.
CPT Codes
86308
Revised
09-11-19
Initials
SL
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