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Ebv capsid ab igg with known prior case of mono 15 years earlier? what's the point of ordering this test if it stays positive forever?waste of time?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: I can't think of any reason to order it in someone who has already had mono.

Answered 10/3/2016

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