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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosis of Mononucleosis.
Collect
Serum or EDTA plasma
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube or EDTA Lavender Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Refrigerated | 24 Hours |
| Frozen | Undetermined |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
Synonyms
Mononucleosis Screen Test
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/26/2025
7/11/25 AP
7/31/2025 JLH