303

Test CODE NAME

303

Heterophile Screen (MONO)

Methodology: Qualitative Latex Agglutination
Performed: Daily
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) 

 
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability : After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week, Frozen 1 month


Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86308