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Test Code LABORTHOPOX Orthopoxvirus DNA, PCR Swab

Clinical Information

Use as a sensitive test to detect members of the orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus and vaccinia virus.

Synonym

  • YMONKEY

Profile Information

Orthopoxvirus DNA, PCR

Specimen Required

Lesion swab in VTM. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (preferred): 1 month

Rejected Due To

  • Calcium alginate swabs
  • Wooden Swabs
  • Specimen without swabs

Forms

Test Requisition

Reference Values

See Report

Method Description

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performing Lab

ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221

Day(s) Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Report Available

3 days

Reporting Name

Orthopoxvirus DNA, PCR

CPT Code Information

87593

LOINC Code Information

Orthopoxvirus Source: 31208-2
Orthopoxvirus by PCR: 41853-3