Orthopoxvirus (includes monkey pox) PCR
Collection Requirements
Sources: dermal lesions, skin scrapings
Container: Universal Transport Medium
Special Instructions
It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Freeze
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Adele Hall Lab Section
Sendouts
Instrumentation/Methodology
Qualitative PCR
Additional Information
This assay does not differentiate members of the orthopoxviruses. In the United States, a detected result is most likely due to monkeypox virus or vaccinia virus. Other orthopoxviruses may be considered if appropriate. Refer to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention if additional confirmatory testing is needed.
Reference Ranges
Not detected
CPT
87593