The test characteristics of the heterophile antibody (AKA the monospot test) are not perfect and can lead to both false positive and false negative results. As a result, the CDC no longer recommends using this assay and instead using EBV serologies.
Heterophile Antibody (Monospot) Test Characteristics:
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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 7 years ago
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