Description
IgM class antibodies to the capsid protein appear in the blood before the onset of clinical symptoms of the disease and persist in high titers for up to 6 weeks, ceasing to be detected in diagnostically significant titers after 2-6 months. This test is used for the early diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Period of execution
Within 3 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Venous blood
- Capillary blood