Testsealabs Mononucleosis Antibody IgM Test
Product Specification
| Principle | Chromatographic Immunoassay | Specimen | Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma |
| Reading Time | 15 minutes | QMS Certification | ISO 13485 and MDSAP |
| Storage Temperature | 4-30°C | Shelf life | 2 years |
| Format | Cassette | Specification | 25T/40T |
Intended Use
Mononucleosis Antibody IgM Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibody (IgM) in whole blood, serum or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.
Summary
Infectious mononucleosis¹,² (IM; also known as mono, glandular fever, Pfeiffer's disease, Filatov's disease, and sometimes colloquially as the "kissing disease" from its transmission by saliva) is an infectious, widespread viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes virus family³. Over 90% of adults are likely to have acquired immunity against EBV by the age of 40⁴.
Occasionally, the symptoms can reoccur at a later period. Most people are exposed to the virus as children, when the disease produces no noticeable or only flu-like symptoms. In developing countries, people are exposed to the virus in early childhood more often than in developed countries.
It is most common among adolescents and young adults. Especially in this group, the disease is characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue, along with several other possible signs and symptoms. It is primarily diagnosed by observation of symptoms⁵, but suspicion can be confirmed by several diagnostic tests. It is generally a self-limiting disease, and little treatment is normally required.
The Mononucleosis Antibody IgM Test is a simple test that utilizes a combination of recombinant antigen coated particles and capture reagent to detect heterophile IgM antibody in whole blood, serum or plasma.

