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Test Code LAB0200709 Monospot, Plasma, Serum or Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) < 48 hours/Frozen  1 month

Whole Blood 24 hours

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86308