Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR QPOXRT
Method(s) | Orthopoxvirus and Mpox Virus |
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Synonym | Monkey Pox, Orthopoxvirus, Monkeypox, Poxvirus |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | Lesion swab. |
Transport | 3 mL lesion swab frozen (Min: 0.5 mL). * Collection Instructions *
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Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Daily; Report available: 5-6 days |
CPTCode | 87593 x2 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Orthopoxvirus DNA, QL PCR: Not detected |