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Description of a patient with mononucleosis. Which test is performed?
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Correct answer: A. Monospot test
- A. Correct. The Monospot (heterophile antibody) test is the standard rapid screening test for infectious mononucleosis (EBV infection).
- B. A rapid strep test screens for Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis, not mononucleosis.
- C. A PPD skin test screens for tuberculosis exposure, not mononucleosis.
- D. An ANA test screens for autoimmune/connective tissue disease, not mononucleosis.
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