Laboratory Services

Monkeypox Virus Qualitative PCR

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Monkeypox Virus Qualitative PCR
Synonym(s)	Orthopoxvirus; Monkeypox; MPX; Monkey Pox; mpox, UOW4562
Test ID	MPXQLT
Container Type	Viral Transport Media, Universal Transport Media, or Aptima Multitest Swab Transport Media, or Dry Swabs
Specimen Type	Swabs in VTM (viral transport media) or UTM (universal transport media)
Specimen Requirements	Swabs of skin lesion (LESION/PUSTULE/VESICLE/RECTAL/GENITAL) in VTM/UTM
Alternate Specimen Type	Swab in Aptima Multitest Swab Transport Media; Dry swabs of skin lesion; Rectal and/or genital swabs with VTM/UTM, dry swab, or Multitest Swab Transport Media; CSF; Urine; Plasma (Heparin is NOT an acceptable anticoagulant); Serum; Whole blood; Breast Milk
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Swab the lesion vigorously to ensure adequate sample is collected
Minimum Sample Volume	Requested: 1.0mL Minimum: 0.5mL
Stability	Swabs in VTM/UTM: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw. Swabs in Aptima Multitest Transport Swab Media: Ambient temperature for up to 30 days. Cerebrospinal Fluid: 500µL CSF in a sterile container. Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days, Frozen -60 to -85 C greater than 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw. Serum/Plasma: Separate plasma/serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw. Clear non-cellular fluid: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw. Breast Milk: Frozen -10 C Preferred, Refrigerated 2-8 C – 7 days – Do not freeze/thaw.
Methodology	Laboratory developed PCR
Testing Schedule	Monday - Saturday (except Breast Milk which runs on Wednesday, results on Thursday)
CPT Code(s)	87798
STAT Orderable (Y/N)	No
Performing Lab	UW
LOINC Code(s)	41853-3
Additional Information	Send Out