Laboratory Services

Monkeypox Virus Qualitative PCR

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Monkeypox Virus Qualitative PCR
Synonym(s)

Orthopoxvirus; Monkeypox; MPX; Monkey Pox; mpox, UOW4562

Test ID
MPXQLT
Container Type

Viral Transport Media, Universal Transport Media, or Aptima Multitest Swab Transport Media, or Dry Swabs

Specimen Type

Swabs in VTM (viral transport media) or UTM (universal transport media)

Alternate Specimen Type

Swab in Aptima Multitest Swab Transport Media; Dry swabs of skin lesion; Rectal and/or genital swabs with VTM/UTM, dry swab, or Multitest Swab Transport Media; CSF; Urine; Plasma (Heparin is NOT an acceptable anticoagulant); Serum; Whole blood; Breast Milk

Specimen Requirements

Swabs of skin lesion (LESION/PUSTULE/VESICLE/RECTAL/GENITAL) in VTM/UTM

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Swab the lesion vigorously to ensure adequate sample is collected

Minimum Sample Volume

Requested: 1.0mL


Minimum: 0.5mL

Stability

Swabs in VTM/UTM: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.


Swabs in Aptima Multitest Transport Swab Media: Ambient temperature for up to 30 days.


Cerebrospinal Fluid: 500µL CSF in a sterile container. Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days, Frozen -60 to -85 C greater than 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.


Serum/Plasma: Separate plasma/serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection.  Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.


Clear non-cellular fluid: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.


Breast Milk: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.

Methodology

Laboratory developed PCR

Testing Schedule

Monday - Saturday


(except Breast Milk which runs on Wednesday, results on Thursday)

CPT Code(s)

87798

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

No

Performing Lab

UW

LOINC Code(s)

41853-3

Additional Information

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