Mononucleosis Spot Test
Alternate Names : Heterophile Antibody Test, Monospot Test
DefinitionThis blood test detects the presence of heterophile antibodies. Heterophile antibodies are antibodies that non-specifically react against different proteins and are useful in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
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