Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Aliases
Heterophile Antibody, Heterophile, Mono, Monospot, Infectious Mononucleosis, Heterophile, Mono
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Separated serum is stable for up to 8 days at 2 – 8°C. Freeze for extended storage. Separate EDTA plasma from red cells and test within 24 hours of collection.
Special Instructions
Do Not use hemolyzed samples.
Performing Laboratory
Daily. Turn around time is 24 hours.
Reference Values
Negative