Infectious mononucleosis is an acute infectious disease due to the Epstein-Barr virus (human herpes virus 4). It usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 35. Symptoms include malaise, fever, sore throat, enlarged glands and occasionally, a rash. There is no specific treatment unless complications occur. Lethargy may continue for several months after the symptoms have subsided (as in other viral infections). It is thought that a number of individuals with M.E; Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome begin with this (or other) viral infections.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
You will have secure online access to your medical reports and results held on our secure web servers. If required, we will also send you a hard copy by post.
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Phlebotomy
