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HelpTest Code MONKP / 140230 - LC Mpox (Orthopoxvirus), DNA, PCR
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | MONKP |
| EPIC | LAB20594 |
| LabCorp | 140230 |
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Vesicular specimens collected from persons infected with a non-variola Orthopoxvirus (such as vaccinia, monkeypox, or cowpox) are expected to produce a positive result with this assay. Although this assay does not differentiate vaccinia or monkeypox virus from cowpox, camelpox, ectomelia or gerbilpox virus, a positive result with this assay in the United States is most likely due to monkeypox virus or vaccinia virus; however, potential exposure to other Orthopoxviruses should be considered.
Method Name
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Reference Values
Not Detected
Report Available
3 - 4 days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Lesion swab
Preferred Container
One swab in UTM or VTM. Starswab Multitrans System is not an acceptable transport medium for this testing.
Please see the below UTM and VTM that are acceptable for testing:
Specimen Collection and Handling
Vigorously swab or brush the base of the lesion with a sterile dry polyester, rayon or Dacron swab. Insert the swab into the tube containing UTM or VTM. Carefully break the swab at the scoreline and tightly close the sample. Some UTM kits may contain two swabs; however, only one swab needs to be collected and submitted for testing. If multiple lesions with differing appearances are present, consider submitting an additional UTM/VTM collection, as described above, for each lesion.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
| CPT Code | CPT Description | CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87593 |
Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); orthopoxvirus (eg, monkeypox virus, cowpox virus, vaccinia virus), amplified probe technique, each |
Keywords
Monkeypox
Orthopoxvirus
Monkey
Monkeypox Virus PCR
Rejection Information
Starswab Multitrans System is not an acceptable transport medium for this testing.
Improperly submitted specimens including grossly leaking samples; swabs submitted in non-validated transport media including 0.9% saline or liquid Amies (E-Swabs); swab specimens submitted in aerobic or anaerobic transport devices.
LOINC Code Information
100434- 0