Infectious Mononucleosis Screen Test (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

The test can be performed up to 3 days post collection if stored at 4 degrees C

Synonyms

Glandular Fever Screen (Blood)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

3 mL EDTA (lavender top) - whole blood
or 6 mL plain (red top) - serum
or 4 mL heparin tube (green top) - plasma

Micro collect - full microtainer

Last updated: 14/11/2025