Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
Monkey pox; Orthopoxvirus; Poxvirus
Specimen Type
Swab
Performing Lab
Quest (Sending to SDPH as of 9/7/22)
Epic ID
LAB09694
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Lesion swab collected in 3 mL viral culture media (VCM) or equivalent (UTM or UCM)
Container Type
Viral Media
Collection Instructions
Collect 1 swab per lesion and sample at least 2 sites (2 total swabs). Swab the pustule/lesion vigorously and place the swab into a viral culture media (or equivalent) tube, parafilm the lid, place each specimen in a separate biohazard bag and deliver to lab. Each individual specimen submitted for Monkeypox virus testing should be accompanied by its own separate order. Lesion swab collection kits can be obtained from the main laboratory and can be sent by request (call x225413). Call the laboratory prior to delivery of sample at x225413.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=7 Days, Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium Alginate swabs; Wooden swabs; Eswabs; Avantik VTM
Processing Instructions
Each individual specimen submitted for Monkeypox virus testing should be accompanied by its own separate order. Batch and package each specimen separately and the collection container is sealed with parafilm.
CPT Codes
87798 (x2)
Revised
09-09-22
Initials
SA