Heterophil agglutination test


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Heterophil agglutination tests
Heterophil agglutination tests
Alternative Names

Paul-Bunnell test; Forssman antibody test


Normal Values

No heterophil antibodies are detected.


What abnormal results mean

The presence of heterophil antibodies usually indicates infectious mononucleosis, although the interpretation of results may vary, depending on how the test is done.



Review Date: 04/29/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laborartory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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