Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.
Specimen Preparation
Place swab in Viral Transport Media (ARUP supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787
Unacceptable Conditions
Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.
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.
CPT Codes
87593
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Collection
Collect
Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.
Specimen Preparation
Place swab in Viral Transport Media (ARUP supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787
Unacceptable Conditions
Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.
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.
Laboratories.