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Specimen Collection

Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)

Test Name
Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR) 
Test Code
SAMPOX
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood and swab requests.

Swab of lesion, Tissue, Nasopharyngeal swab, EDTA blood, CSF 
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Comments

Medical Staff:

Clinician must inform Department of Health of suspected case: 1300 651 160

Laboratory Staff:

Urgent referral to VIDRL during working hours.

Package as Category A infectious material UN 2814 infectious substance (affecting humans)


Assay Performed
VIDRL, Molecular Microbiology Laboratory
The Peter Doherty Institute 
792 Elizabeth Street MELBOURNE 
Ph: 9342 9600

Assay Frequency
As requested