Paul-Bunnell test

A blood test for heterophil antibodies, used to confirm the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis.


A test for mononucleosis based upon the fact that patients with this disease develop antibodies which agglutinate sheep red blood cells.


A blood test, alternatively known as the heterophil agglutination test, employed to identify Epstein–Barr virus infection, responsible for glandular fever. The Paul–Bunnell test entails the identification of specific antibodies (immune system-produced proteins that combat the virus) within a blood sample.


A blood test used to detect infectious mononucleosis.


 


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