Use of Monospot Testing in the Diagnosis of Infectious Mononucleosis in the Collegiate Student–Athlete Population

Conclusions: The specificity of the monospot test is lower than previously reported in the literature, and a positive test is not sufficient to diagnose mononucleosis in this clinical setting. Positive monospot results should be confirmed with EBV antibody testing. Elevated transaminase levels are highly correlated with acute IM and could play a supporting role in the diagnosis.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research