MONKEYPOX VIRUS
- Useful for:
The Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) test detects the double-stranded DNA virus that causes mpox disease in humans and other mammals. Mpox can cause a painful rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, making molecular detection valuable in supporting clinical assessment.
- Method Name: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Other Common Names: N/A
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 899
- Fasting or other requirements: N/A
- Specimen Type: Human tonsillar swab, nasopharyngeal swab, serum, whole blood, lesion exudate, and scab
- Specimen Required Supplies: EDTA whole blood tube, purple top , Serum gel vial, Red top vial, DRY swab
- Specimen Volume: 2 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: 2-3 working days
