Infectious Mononucleosis Screen

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code

IM

Synonyms

IM
Monospot
Monotest
Paul Bunnell
PB

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Test Code

1017

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

500

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.25

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Positive test indicative of Glandular Fever

Test Method

Clearview - Lateral Flow

Non-Funded Test Cost

$17.76 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1017

Should be interpreted with CBC and blood film.

Contact Information

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