Heterophile Antibody (Infectious Mononucleosis) by Latex Agglutination with Reflex to Titer
| CPT Code(s): | 86308; if reflexed, add 86309 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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