- OPOX
Orthopoxvirus by PCR
Specimen:
Test Code
OPOX
Specimen Name
Orthopoxvirus by PCR
Collect
Lesion Swab in Viral Transport Media
Submit
2 swabs per lesion
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Frozen 30 days
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-3 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87593
Components
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Additional Information
SPECIMEN SOURCE REQUIRED Swab the lesion vigorously to collect adequate DNA. It is not necessary to deroof the lesion before swabbing.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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