Collect

Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.  One swab per body site tested.  If multiple body sites are tested, each swab is placed in a seperate VTM container with a seperate order.  

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

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Remarks

Specimen source required.

CPT Codes

87593

Synonyms

  • Monkeypox
  • non-variola orthopoxvirus
  • orthopoxvirus, non-variola
  • vaccinia

Performing Lab(s)

PLP/ARUP
(PLP LAB2118)
 

Referral Lab Test ID

ARUP 3005716

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

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month

Unacceptable Conditions

Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.

Specimen Source

Acceptable ORSRC (Specimen Source):
Chest (CHEST)
Chest,Left (LCHST)
Chest,Right (RHST)
Chin (CHIN)
Arm,Left (LARM)
Arm,Right (RARM)
Forehead (FORH)
Hand,Left (LHAN)
Hand,Right (RHAN)
Mouth (MOUTH)
Lip (LIP)
Scalp (SCAL)
Leg,Right (LLEG)
Leg,Left (RLEG)
Back (BACK)
Shoulder,Left (LSHOL)
Shoulder,Right (RSHOL)
Lip,Left (LHIP)
Lip,Right (RHIP)
Neck (NECK)
Other (OTHR)
 

Specimen Type

Default SWAB 

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

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.
Collection

Collect

Lesion swab. Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.  One swab per body site tested.  If multiple body sites are tested, each swab is placed in a seperate VTM container with a seperate order.  

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

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Remarks

Specimen source required.

CPT Codes

87593

Synonyms

  • Monkeypox
  • non-variola orthopoxvirus
  • orthopoxvirus, non-variola
  • vaccinia
Lab Team Member Information

Performing Lab(s)

PLP/ARUP
(PLP LAB2118)
 

Referral Lab Test ID

ARUP 3005716

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

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month

Unacceptable Conditions

Calcium alginate swab, wooden swab. Specimens without swabs.

Specimen Source

Acceptable ORSRC (Specimen Source):
Chest (CHEST)
Chest,Left (LCHST)
Chest,Right (RHST)
Chin (CHIN)
Arm,Left (LARM)
Arm,Right (RARM)
Forehead (FORH)
Hand,Left (LHAN)
Hand,Right (RHAN)
Mouth (MOUTH)
Lip (LIP)
Scalp (SCAL)
Leg,Right (LLEG)
Leg,Left (RLEG)
Back (BACK)
Shoulder,Left (LSHOL)
Shoulder,Right (RSHOL)
Lip,Left (LHIP)
Lip,Right (RHIP)
Neck (NECK)
Other (OTHR)
 

Specimen Type

Default SWAB 

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

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.