Infectious Mononucleosis Screen

Test information: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is an acute infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The most frequent symptoms are fever, sore throat, tender lymphadenopathy, anorexia, malaise, headache and myalgia.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Refrigerated samples up to 72 hours old are acceptable.

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Plasma or serum can be used with monogen kit.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Positive, negative or equivocal.

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

Testing is available outside normal laboratory hours.

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