Mononucleosis Serology

Tube Type

Test ID		LAB482
EPIC Order		MONONUCLEOSIS SCREEN
CPT Code(s)		86308
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Clinical Immunology (Days, Evenings, Weekends) Clinical Microbiology (Only Nights)
Tube Station	Routine:	30
Tube Station	STAT:	82 For STAT requests see Availability
Specimen	Routine:	2 mL Blood/Gold SST tube
Availability	Routine:	Monday-Friday
	STAT:	For STAT requests, please call: Monday-Saturday, 8am - 4pm: 984-974-1815 After Hours: 984-974-1805
Turnaround Time		2 hours (STAT); 1-3 days (Routine)
Reference Range		Negative
Comments	Infectious mononucleosis serology utilizes the Remel Color Slide^® II agglutination test for the qualitative detection of infectious mononucleosis associated IgM heterophile antibodies in serum or plasma. The assay uses guinea pig antigen absorption with horse red cell agglutination to detect heterophile antibody.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514