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Test Code LAB10035 Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus DNA, Qualitative PCR

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Laboratory

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens: Lesion swab collected in 3mL universal transport media (UTM)

Collection procedure:

  1. Obtain a vial of universal transport media (UTM) with collection swab
  2. Collect specimen
  3. Place swab in labeled UTM vial, break off shaft of swab and discard escess piece of shaft. To prevent leaking, make sure the swab does not interfere with tighening of cap on vial.
  4. Maintain sterility and transport promptly to laboratory.

Additional Information:

Note: Specimen source is required. If transport is delayed, refrigerate specimen.

Day (s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT: not available
Routine: 3-5 days

Reference Values

Orthopoxvirus DNA, QL PCR

Not detected

Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCR

Not detected

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87593 x2

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test forwarded to Quest Diagnostics Laboratories by BJH Molecular Infectious Disease Lab.

Network Reference Lab Note:

Test forwarded to Quest Diagnostics Laboratories by CH Hospital Laboratory