Test Code MSPOT Monospot®, Serum
Performing Laboratory
CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL red-top (gel) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time: 24 hours
STAT Turnaround Time: 1 hour