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Test Code 3005716 Orthopoxvirus (includes monkeypox virus) by PCR

Important Note

ARUP's test code: 3005716

Useful For

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

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Required

Lesion swab in Viral Transport Media (ARUP supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.


Also acceptable: Lesion specimen on dry swab (including, but not limited to polyester, nylon, or Dacron swab). Two swabs per lesion should be collected and placed in one sterile container. Acceptable lesion swab in the following medias: M4, M4-RT, M5, M5-RT, M6, UTM, BD Universal Transport Media (UVT), BD Liquid Amies Elution Swab (eSwab)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Stability: 

  • Ambient: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 7 days

 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen

 

Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media.
 

Dry Swab: Place both swabs in one sterile container.

Reject Due To

  • Calcium alginate swab
  • Wooden swab
  • Specimens without swabs

 

Remark: Specimen source required.

Day(s) Performed

Sun-Sat

 

Report Available 

1-3 days

Method Name

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

CPT Code Information

87593

Cautions

This test is intended for the detection of non-variola orthopoxviruses, however high viral titer variola virus (smallpox) infections could be detected by this assay. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 by the World Health Organization and the last case in humans was described in 1977.

Interpretation

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.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.