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Mpox/Orthopoxvirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
MessageSwab a pustule/lesion vigorously and place in 3. 0 mL viral culture media (VCM) or equivalent (VTM, UTM)Multiple specimens collected on a single patient should be submitted separately
Test Code
LAB16308 MNKPX
Alias/See Also
MNKPX
CPT Codes
87593| 87593| 87593
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: Swab in 0.5 mL Viral culture media Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 7 days Frozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Calcium Alginate swabsCotton swabsWooden shaft swabsDry swabs (e.g., not submitted in VCM or equivalent)
Report Available
5-Days
Clinical Significance
1230170440
Last Updated: May 18, 2026