Glandular Fever Screen/ Infectious Mononucleosis

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

GF/IM

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA mimumum 50% full

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 50% full. Can be analysed from FBC sample if sufficient volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

24 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours

Referral lab

local