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How are the ebv and monospot blood tests distinguished from each other?

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Dr. Meena Khandelwal answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Screen vs specific: Monospot is a non-specific quick screening test but ebv ab testing is most specific and tests against the rapid response to the capsular antigen and the nuclear ag.

Answered 10/31/2013

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