Test Directory
Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) Screen.
Containers - Adult
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
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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
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 1.2 ml, cap red, diameter 8 mm
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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
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000
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
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.