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Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR : 12084
Test CodeMPOXQ or 12084
Alias/See Also
Monkeypox, Poxvirus, Orthopoxvirus
CPT Codes
87593x2
Instructions
Swab a pustule/lesion vigorously and place the swab into a viral culture media (or equivalent) tube. No additional confirmatory testing is required at the CDC, therefore a duplicate swab from the same lesion is not needed. If clinically indicated, consider submitting additional swabs if multiple lesions with different stages are present. Multiple specimens collected on a single patient should be submitted separately and be accompanied by its own separate requisition and transported in its own sealed bag.
Transport Container
One swab collected in 3mL VCM, VTM, UTM or equivalent viral culture media
Minimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium alginate swabs; cotton swabs; wooden shaft swabs; dry swabs (e.g. not submitted in VCM or equivalent)
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
2-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
The Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-time PCR test is intended for the qualitative detection of non-variola Orthopoxviruses and Monkeypox virus (West African clade) DNA using swabs from human pustular or vesicular rash specimens.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
