What is the CPT code for Monospot test?
86308
| Test Name: | MONONUCLEOSIS SCREEN |
|---|---|
| Alias: | Infectious Mononucleosis Antibodies LAB482 Mono |
| CPT Code(s): | 86308 |
| Preferred Specimen: | 2.0 mL serum |
| Container: | SST (gold) |
What is a mono spot blood test?
Monospot test (heterophil test). This quick screening test detects a type of antibody (heterophil antibody) that forms during certain infections. A sample of blood is placed on a microscope slide and mixed with other substances. If heterophil antibodies are present, the blood clumps (agglutinates).
Does labcorp test for mono?
The mono test is 71% to 90% accurate and may be used as an initial test for diagnosing infectious mononucleosis. However, the test does have a 25% false-negative rate due to the fact that some people infected with EBV do not produce the heterophile antibodies that the mono test is designed to detect.
Is there a rapid test for mono?
Accutest® Rapid Mono test is an immunoassay for the Qualitative Detection of Infectious Mononucleosis Heterophile Antibodies in Whole Blood, Serum or Plasma. This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. Results in minutes.
Can you go to work with mono?
People can return to school, college, or work once they are feeling better, and their doctor approves. Some people may still feel tired for several weeks or months after other symptoms go away, which may affect their work. Mono can cause an enlarged spleen.
When do you get a positive mono test?
Heterophile, Mono Screen – Heterophile antibodies, in patients with infectious mononucleosis, may be present as early as the fourth day of illness, and by the twenty-first day of illness, 90% of patients will exhibit a positive test. The Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis.
What is the test number for mononucleosis qualitative?
Mononucleosis Test, Qualitative. TEST: 006189. Test number copied. CPT: 86308. Print Share. (link sends email) Include LOINC® in print.
Can a negative EBV test confirm mononucleosis?
Ten percent of cases of true EBV mononucleosis may have negative heterophil agglutinins. These may be diagnosed with EBV specific tests. A positive test in the presence of consistent clinical and/or hematologic findings confirms the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.