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Test Code LAB482 Heterophile Antibody (Mononucleosis) Screen with Reflex to EBV Panel

Additional Codes:

HETSC

Includes:

A negative Heterophile Antibody Screen will automatically reflex to the EBV panel

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at room temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. For long term storage, serum must be separated from cells and frozen.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same day as performed

Test Availability:

7 days a week

Assay:

0.3 mL serum

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Range Status Intrepretation

< 0.8 AI

 Negative A result of < 0.8 AI for EBV VCA IgM indicates that the respective marker is not detectable. 
0.9 - 1.1 AI Equivocal Specimens with results in the equivocal range should be tested by an alternate serologic procedure. Alternatively, a second freshly collected sample should be obtained and tested.

> 1.1 AI

 Positive A positive test result presumes a current or reactivated infection with EBV.  Other EBV serology assays should be performed to confrim serological status, active acute, past or indeterminate infection for EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis.

AI = Antibody Index