| Name | Glandular Fever (GF) Test | |
| Tube Type | Purple (EDTA) | Gold |
| Reporting Units | Positive / Negative | |
| Reference Range | N/A | |
| Availability | NDDH (24/7) | |
| Target turnaround time | 1 Day | |
| Special requirements & notes | – | |
| Patient preparation | – | |
| Volume required | 1 tube of each type (2.7ml), must be full. | |
| If delayed transport to lab, store: | In refrigerator 2 – 8oC | |
| Factors affecting result interpretation | – | |
| Time limit for add on test | 24 Hours (Blood Film) | 4 Days (GF test) |
| Pathology discipline | Haematology | |
| ‘Lab Tests Online’ link | – | |
Glandular Fever, GF Test
Last updated: May 28, 2020