Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media
Unacceptable Conditions
Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days
Performed
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reported
1-3 days
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.
Notes
This test is intended for the detection of non-variola orthopoxviruses, however high viral titer variola virus (smallpox) infections could be detected by this assay. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 by the World Health Organization and the last case in humans was described in 1977.
CPT Codes
87593
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.
Collection
Patient Preparation
This information applies to CHOP Lab Test orders ONLY. Samples sent to Quest and Labcorp have different temperature requirements.
Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM): Transfer swab to viral transport media
Unacceptable Conditions
Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days
Ordering
Performed
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reported
1-3 days
Result Interpretation
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.
Notes
This test is intended for the detection of non-variola orthopoxviruses, however high viral titer variola virus (smallpox) infections could be detected by this assay. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 by the World Health Organization and the last case in humans was described in 1977.
Administrative
CPT Codes
87593
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.
