Mononucleosis Testing
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Monospot, Epstein-Barr test, heterophil antibody test, IM serology.
Rationale
To assess for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and assist with diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Heterophile antibody test by agglutination; serological tests for EBV early antigen D antibody IgG, EBV nuclear antigen antibody IgG, EBV viral capsid antigen antibody IgG, EBV viral capsid antigen antibody IgM by immunoassay) Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Monospot, Epstein-Barr test, heterophil antibody test, IM serology.
Rationale
To assess for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and assist with diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Heterophile antibody test by agglutination; serological tests for EBV early antigen D antibody IgG, EBV nuclear antigen antibody IgG, EBV viral capsid antigen antibody IgG, EBV viral capsid antigen antibody IgM by immunoassay) Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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