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Heterophile screen-701

Test info

Test name:

Heterophile screen

Test number:

701

Excellian order number:

86308.0

Abbreviation:

HET

Alternate names:

Mono
Mononucleosis
MonoSpot

Specimen

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 24 hours

Ambient - 24 hours

Time sensitive - specimens must be tested within 24 hours of collection

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Immunochromatographic

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

86308

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

09/11/2018

Review date:

11/09/2021