Mpox Virus PCR |
| Alternative Names: | Monkeypox Virus PCR |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | MONKEYPOX |
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| Registration Instructions: | Alfred Health Clinicians: Refer to Infection Prevention: Mpox (Monkeypox) Guideline on Prompt before proceeding.
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| Specimen Types: | See Under Collection Instructions |
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| Container Types: | Dry Swab
Viral Transport Medium Swab | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 1 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | A separate container is required for this test.
- Sampling of several lesions (with different appearances from several body locations) is recommended.
- Visible material should be seen on the swab. Vesicles or pustules may need to be de-roofed with the tip of a needle to sample the fluid inside; if no fluid is present, vigorously swab the base of the ulcer.
- Dry swabs are preferred. If not available, VTM or UTM swabs may be used. DO NOT use e-swabs.
- Lesion tissue (e.g. biopsies) or scabs from lesions are also acceptable and should be placed into a specimen/urine container (do not add formalin).
- Collect a separate swab for Herpes or other PCR testing
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| Processing Instructions: | Microbiology Lab: Send to VIDRL 7 days per week - contact Specimen Reception at VIDRL prior to sending. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately |
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| Assay Frequency: | Daily |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature
Specimens MUST be transported to VIDRL with "Infectious Substance Affecting Humans UN 2814" labelling.
Refer to instructions in Serology for packing specimens for transport. |
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