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Infectious Mononucleosis Test
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Alternate Names
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IM Test, Glandular Fever Test, Monospot
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Laboratory
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Haematology
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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Repeat test after several days if the test is negative and symptoms persist. |
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Frequency
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Daily
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Reference Interval
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Negative |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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IM
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Container ID
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EW, EWP, S, CH
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Opt. Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4°C
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4°C
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Laboratory Notes
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Testing may be performed on a Serum sample if Whole Blood EDTA is not available. |
