Mono Test (Infectious Mononucleosis) Test and Its Cost in Delhi, India

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease that is caused by different viruses but the Epstein-Barr virus is considered as one of the most common causes. To detect the mononucleosis infection, there are variety of tests. But Mono test is one of the most effective and commonly used blood tests  used to detect the heterophile antibodies and diagnose the infectious mononucleosis disease. 

Other Names

>>Heterophile antibody testing
>>Mononucleosis testing

Why is the Mono Test (Infectious Mononucleosis) done?

• To diagnose infectious mononucleosis (mono)
• When you develop the symptoms of mono, such as fever, sore throat, fatigue, headache,
• swollen lymph glands, a swollen spleen, pain, rashes, etc.

Preparation

There is no preparation required for the mono test (infectious mononucleosis).

Type of Sample Required

>>Blood sample

Result

The negative result of the mono test indicates that you are not suffering from mononucleosis, an infectious disease, but if you are showing symptoms even if the result is negative, in that case, the doctor may ask you for another test to confirm whether you are suffering from mono or not.

>>The positive result shows that you are suffering from infectious mononucleosis.

What is the cost of the mono test (infectious mononucleosis)?

The cost of a mono test (infectious mononucleosis) in Delhi ranges from INR 1000 to INR 2000.