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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3321 Orthopoxvirus (includes monkeypox virus) by PCR
Additional Codes
ARUP: 3005716
Performing Location(s)
ARUP
Specimen Type
Collect: Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.
Collect 2 swabs from 2 separate lesions
Specimen Preparation: Place swab in Viral Transport Media
Preferred Container
Place swab in Viral Transport Media
Storage Requirements
Collect: Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.
Collect 2 swabs from 2 separate lesions
Specimen Preparation: Place swab in Viral Transport Media
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Transportation Needs
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.
Calcium alginate swab
Wooden swab
Specimens without swabs.
Reference Ranges
By report
Days of Analysis
Sun-Sat
Available STAT
No
Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Ordering Recommendation
Use as a sensitive test to detect members of the orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus and vaccinia virus.
Interpretive Data
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.
Compliance Category
Methodolgy
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code
87593
Last Updated
8-Nov-22 BHD