Mpox (Monkeypox/Orthopox) PCR MPOX

Synonyms

Monkey pox
Monkeypox
Orthopox
Mpox

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Mpox (Monkeypox/Orthopox) PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Mpox (Monkeypox/Orthopox) PCR

EPIC Order Name

Mpox (Orthopoxvirus) Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

Vesicular specimens collected from persons infected with a non-variola Orthopoxvirus (such as vaccinia, monkeypox, or cowpox) are expected to 
produce a positive result with this assay.

Specimen Type

Swab

Container

Viral Trn

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM) (No RUHOF )
Specimen: Swab (polyester, rayon, or Dacron) of cutaneous or mucosal lesion in Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Viral Transport Media (VTM). No Dry Swabs.
Collection Instructions:
Unroof the vesicle, then carefully but vigorously swab the base of the lesion with a swab. Please note that the assay has a human cell control. If insufficient human 
cells are collected in specimen, this may cause an Inconclusive result. Simply swiping intact skin will probably result in frequent inconclusive results.
If multiple vesicles or lesions are present, then sensitivity can be enhanced by swabbing additional lesions and combining two swabs into one UTM/VTM. This will be 
tested as a single specimen. If lesions are present at very different sources/anatomic sites (e.g. genitals & face, or face and leg, etc.), then submit a second separately
 labeled and ordered specimen. Limit two specimens per patient.
Enter the Source/Site of collection the electronic ordering/requisition and write on the specimen tube. Pease indicate patient’s race/ethnicity as requested by the 
Department of Health for epidemiology purposes.
Transport temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Close UTM or VTM tube screw-top cap carefully to avoid specimen leaks.  Keep refrigerated for stability.   

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated (2-8 C)
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-6 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

87593
LOINC Code: 100434-0

PDM

225033

Result Interpretation

NOT DETECTED

Forms

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