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HelpTest Code MSPTB Mononucleosis Screen, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB482
Methodology
Slide Agglutination Test
Used in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
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. Label specimen as "plasma".
Serum
Draw blood in an SST (gold top) tube or plain, red-top tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated. Label specimen as "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