Mpox (Orthopoxvirus) Molecular Detection 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

This is intended to aid in the diagnosis of Mpox cutaneous infections. Non-variola Orthopoxvirus (such as vaccinia, monkeypox, or cowpox) are expected to produce a positive result with this assay.

Specimen Type

Swab

Specimen Volume

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:
1. Wear personal protective equipment
2. Gently but vigorously swab the skin lesion(s) for 10-20 seconds while rotating the swab
3.Exposed lesion bases, exudate, or crusted areas potentially have higher viral concentration and should be sampled if possible.
4. Insert inoculated swab carefully in UTM/VTM collection tube
5. Screw closed UTM/VTM tube screw-top cap carefully to avoid specimen leaks 

Transport Instructions

Keep refrigerated (2-8 C) 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 Laboratories
  • NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp
  • Northwell Health-CFAM

CPT

87593
LOINC Code: 100434-0

PDM

225033

Result Interpretation

NOT DETECTED

Forms

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