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Aliasis
Mono
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation is required.
Collection Method
Venous or capillary collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric |
0.5 mL |
Container
Plasma:
- EDTA Purple/Lavendar
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood EDTA
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
-Purple/Lavender (EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Critical Value
Positive / Negative
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, Contamination, Improper specimen type, Improperly labeled |
Specimen Stability
Whole blood:
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Ambient: |
24 Hours |
Serum and Plasma:
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Refrigerated: |
48 Hours |
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Frozen: |
3 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
|
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Serology |
Methodology/Method Description
The Mono II Rapid Test uses color immunochromatographic dipstick technology with bovine erythrocyte extract coated on the membrane
CPT Codes
86308