Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Specimen handling - specimen collection guide
Details
Includes
Orthopoxvirus and Mpox Virus
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Assay category
This test has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use by authorized laboratories.
Alternative name(s)
Monkey Pox,Orthopoxvirus,Monkeypox,Poxvirus
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Lesion swab collected in 3 mL viral culture media (VCM) or equivalent |
| Minimum volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection 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 | VCM, VTM, UTM or equivalent |
| Transport temperature | Frozen |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Reject criteria | Calcium Alginate swabs • Cotton swabs • Wooden shaft swabs • Dry swabs (e.g., not submitted in VCM or equivalent) |
Reference Range(s)
| Orthopoxvirus DNA, QL PCR | Not detected |
| Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCR | Not detected |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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