Rapid Mononucleosis Test - Infectious Mononucleosis (Monospot) Test

Rapid serological test (a type of indirect agglutination tests) to detect presence of non-specific heterophile antibodies in blood. These antibodies are produced in response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, the main cause of Infectious Mononucleosis. Test relies on ability of these antibodies in patient serum to agglutinate red blood cells from another species (usually sheep or cattle).