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Test Code MSEBB Mononucleosis Screen w/ Reflex to EBV

Important Note

An EBV antibody profile will be automatically ordered if screen is NEGATIVE (extra cost)

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB6358

Methodology

Slide Agglutination Test
 

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital (Mono screen)

Mayo Medical Labs (EBV Ab)

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of EDTA plasma refrigerated.
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86403

86664 (if indicated)

86665 x 2 (if indicated)