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Mononucleosis Spot Test
Alternate Names : Heterophile Antibody Test, Monospot Test
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How will the Test Feel?
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. You may feel throbbing at the venipuncture site for a few minutes after the blood draw.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Mononucleosis
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Venipuncture
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Antibody
• Bleeding
• Fainting
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Titer
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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