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Specimen Collection

Monkeypox Virus PCR

Test Name
Monkeypox Virus PCR
Test Code
SAMPOX
Specimen Type
Swab of lesion, tissue, nasopharyngeal swab, blood (EDTA), cerebrospinal fluid. 
NB: A SEPARATE DEDICATED SPECIMEN IS REQUIRED 
Minimum Volume
200µl
Comments

MEDICAL STAFF

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

LABORATORY SERVICES

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
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Assay Frequency
As requested