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86308 Heterophile antibody screening

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Monospot screen, heterophile antibody

Heterophile antibody screen qualitatively detects heterophile (sheep red blood cell reactive) antibodies characteristic of infectious mononucleosis.

Clinical Context

Rapid screening test for infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus. Heterophile antibodies agglutinate sheep red blood cells.

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Specialties

MicrobiologyImmunologyInfectious Disease

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