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HelpTest Code MPXDX Mpox Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Reporting Name
Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCRPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Lesion Swab
Container/Tube: Viral Culture Media (VCM), Viral Transport Media (VTM), Universal Transport Media (UTM), or equivalent
Specimen Volume: 1 swab
Collection Instructions:
- Swab the pustule/lesion vigorously and place the swab in 3 mL Viral Culture Media (VCM), Viral Transport Media (VTM), Universal Transport Media (UTM), or equivalent.
- Include Patient Race, Ethnicity, Specimen type (source), and Anatomic Location specimen was collected.
- Ship frozen.
Note: Each individual specimen submitted should be transported in its own sealed bag. Multiple specimens collected on a single patient should be submitted separately.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
4 to 8 daysReference Values
Orthopoxvirus DNA, QL PCR: Not Detected
Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCR: Not Detected
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code Information
87593 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMPVP | Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCR | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6252 | Patient Race | 32624-9 |
| Z6253 | Ethnicity | 32624-9 |
| Z6256 | Specimen Type | 31208-2 |
| Z6257 | Anatomic Location | 39111-0 |
| Z6254 | Orthopoxvirus DNA, QL PCR | 100434-0 |
| Z6255 | Mpox Virus DNA, QL PCR | 100888-7 |