A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate a Negative Finding on an Infectious

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate a negative finding on an infectious mononucleosis screen.The health-care provider, however, is concerned that this result could be a false-negative due to an interfering factor.Which of the following could cause such a false-negative finding?

A) Cocaine addition
B) Lymphoma
C) Hepatitis
D) Test conducted fewer than 6 days after exposure to the virus