The nitrocellulose membrane has

lost its flow properties due to absorbance of moisture

Check the pouch for pinholes and also check the color of the desiccant (silica gel). A change in color form deep blue to white indicates

absorbance of moisture

2. The device is removed from the refrigerator and tested immediately leading to hydration of the sites on the nitrocellulose membrane

hence adversely affecting its flow properties

The test pouch should be brought to room temperature before being

tested

Serology/Immunology 643

TEST FOR INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS

(IMMUTEX)

(Courtesy: Tulip Group of Companies)

Summary

Infectious mononucleosis is a self-limited prolonged

illness strongly associated with Epstein-Barr Virus. Though

specific treatment is rarely required since the disease

is usually asymptomatic, potential complications, such

as inflammation of the liver, enlargement of the spleen,

pericarditis, myocarditis and encephalitis as well as

hemolytic anemia associated with this disease, require

physician’s attention.

In individuals with suppressed or abnormal

immunodeficiency disorders, cancer or those with recent

organ transplant, infectious mononucleosis occurs with

severe complications.