Diagnostic finding

Monospot

A rapid heterophile antibody agglutination test performed on serum to support the diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus-associated infectious mononucleosis by detecting nonspecific heterophile antibodies induced during acute infection. Other possible triggers of heterophile antibodies are CMV, HIV, Rubella, or Hepatitis.

Also known as: Mononucleosis spot test, Heterophile antibody test, Heterophile agglutination test, Paul-Bunnell test, Forssman antibody test

Referencing diagnoses

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