Test Overview
RT-PCR
Not detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
- Monkeypox
Specimen Requirements
Vigorously swab or brush lesions with two separate sterile dry synthetic swabs (Including, but not limited to, polyester, nylon or Dacron) with a plastic shaft. Flocked swabs or Eswabs are acceptable. Do not use cotton swabs. At a minimum collect two specimens for preliminary and confirmatory testing. More than one lesion should be sampled, preferably from different locations on the body and/or from lesions with differing appearances. Break off end of applicator of each swab into a 1.5- or 2-mL screw-capped tube with O-ring or place each entire swab in a separate sterile container. Do not add or store in viral or universal transport media. Specimens must be handled with 6.2 dangerous goods regulations. A completed MDHHS DCH-1396, Vaccinia/Variola/Pox Virus Test Requisition form must accompany the specimen. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/BOL/DCH_1…
Specimens must be sent to MDHHS with IATA Dangerous good regulations 6.2
Additional Information
Test performed by MDHHS; confirmation testing is performed by the CDC if needed. Test sent to Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS); although there is no charge for testing, MLabs charges a handling fee for processing and forwarding specimens to MDHHS.