Common peroneal nerve dysfunction is a type of peripheral neuropathy (damage to nerves outside the brain or spinal cord). This condition can affect people of any age. Dysfunction of a single nerve, such as the common peroneal nerve, is called a mononeuropathy.
What Is a Mononucleosis Spot Test? A mononucleosis spot (or Monospot) test is a blood test used to determine whether or not you are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, which is the organism that causes infectious mononucleosis. Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms of mononucleosis.
According to the Mayo Clinic, results for the monospot test, a typical blood test for mononucleosis, come back within a day. The test checks for the presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes infectious mononucleosis, the CDC reports. Continue Reading.