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.
These are most often a sign of mononucleosis. Your health care provider will also consider other blood test results and your symptoms. Antibodies reach their peak levels in 2 to 5 weeks, and may be present for up to 1 year. In rare cases, the test is positive even though you do not have mono.