Test Directory
Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) Screen.
Containers - Adult
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
2.6ml Red topped EDTA tube, >1.5ml volume required to perform the test
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Containers - Child
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Pink Capped EDTA Blood
|
Volume Range
1.2ml red topped EDTA tube required, >0.5ml required to perform the test
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Reference ranges
Negative
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Sample MUST be recieved within 24 hours of collection
Sample storage arrangements
Room Temperature
How to request
Request form or Trak
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00, Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00. For urgent samples outside routine hours, please contact the laboratory.
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The normal / expected result is negative.
Positive results will be seen on the result report. There is no clinical need to telephone positive results to the clinical area.
General additional information
This test is also known as the Paul Bunnell Test/ Monospot/ Glandular Fever Test. The Full Blood Count is always performed alongside the IM screen.