Heterophile Antibody (Monospot)
Label Mnemonic: MNSP
Epic code: LAB327
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
or
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)
Minimum:
3.0 mL whole blood from lavender/pink top tube or TWO Microtainer® devices.
Testing Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 0730-2000
Friday 0730-1730
Saturday 0730-1200
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).
Methodology:
Latex Particle Agglutination
CPT Code:
86308