MPOX PCR (Swab)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MPOX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8867

Synonyms

MPOX virus, Monkey pox virus

Specimen Type

• Swab - see Additional Information

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Copan E-swab
• UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral

Recommend using a large flocked swab (e.g. from a throat swab kit) rather than flexible nasopharyngeal swab. Transport the swab in a UTM (purple top) transport tube.

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

Contact Information