Orthopox and non-variola orthopox (monkeypox) DNA, PCR dry swab and confirmation
| Label Mnemonic: | MPOX, MPOXCONF |
| Epic code: | LAB9230 & LAB9231 |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Lesion Specimen from 2-4 lesions should be collected.
Collection devices are available from Hospital Stores: HSV/VZV Chlamydia Regular Flocked Swab c 3mL UTM OP Swab Kit #173604 OR Swab OP 3ml VTM Avantik 120/BX #182039
Discard liquid from tube. Tap container to remove all fluid.
To collect specimen, use 2 swabs per lesion. Do not unroof the lesion. Vigorously swab the lesion twice.
Place each swab in a dry tube. Double bag and seal tightly
Refrigerate WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COLLECTION. Store and send refrigerated.
Each swab needs its own SHL test requisition form, which is linked from the order in Epic.
CDC Tips for Adequate Collection of a Lesion Specimen from a Suspect Monkeypox Virus Case
Collection devices are available from Hospital Stores: HSV/VZV Chlamydia Regular Flocked Swab c 3mL UTM OP Swab Kit #173604 OR Swab OP 3ml VTM Avantik 120/BX #182039
Discard liquid from tube. Tap container to remove all fluid.
To collect specimen, use 2 swabs per lesion. Do not unroof the lesion. Vigorously swab the lesion twice.
Place each swab in a dry tube. Double bag and seal tightly
Refrigerate WITHIN 1 HOUR OF COLLECTION. Store and send refrigerated.
Each swab needs its own SHL test requisition form, which is linked from the order in Epic.
CDC Tips for Adequate Collection of a Lesion Specimen from a Suspect Monkeypox Virus Case
Collection Medium:
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| Swab Kit Straight HSV--VZV/Viral Culture 3.0 mL | UTM/Viral Transport Kit - rigid straight flocked swab |
Rejection Criteria:
OP swabs immersed in VTM or UTM.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
Within 24 hours of receipt at the State Hygienic Laboratory
Reference Range:
‘Not detected’
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
87798