Test Code MSPOT Monospot, Serum/Plasma
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Alternate Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Lavender-top tube is acceptable if assayed within 24 hours of collection.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Department
Microbiology
Methodology
Latex agglutination (RGH)
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day
Reference Ranges
Negative