Test Overview
PCR
This real-time polymerase chain reaction test provides qualitative detection of non-variola Orthopoxvirus (ie, monkeypox) DNA in swab specimens of skin or genital lesions present in individuals with suspected monkeypox.
Undetected
Additional Information: Source information should include anatomical site of collection. Each lesion should be ordered separately. To avoid cross contamination, do not combine multiple sites into one order.
Test Details
2 - 5 days
- Monkeypox
Specimen Requirements
1. Swab or brush the lesion vigorously (not obtaining adequate DNA can result in inconclusive results) with 2 sterile swabs.
2. Place both swabs in same 1 tube containing VTM.
3. Do not send swabs in glass tubes, vacutainer tubes, tubes with push caps, or paper swab sleeves.
4. Refrigerate specimens within 1 hour after collection.
Glass transport tubes
Swabs submitted in paper swab packaging sleeve
Swabs submitted in UTM (universal transport media)
Wood swabs
Foam tipped swabs
Cotton swabs
Bloody specimens
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories