The diagnosis of Monkeypox
Dacron-tipped sterile swab with plastic shaft x2
Polyester-tipped sterile swab with plastic shaft x2
Consultation with MDH is required prior to specimen submission. (651) 201-5414 or (877) 676-5414
Collect multiple specimens.
Refrigerate within 1 hour of collection
Swab in a Falcon vial/tube - 15 mL (no media) x2
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 1 month
Ambient - NO
Real-time polymerase chain reaction
Consultation is with MDH is required prior to specimen submission. (651) 201-5414 or (877) 676-5414.
The rash associated with monkeypox involves vesicles or pustules that are deep-seated, firm or hard, and well-circumscribed; the lesions may umbilicate or become confluent and progress over time to scabs. Presenting symptoms typically include fever, chills, the distinctive rash, or new lymphadenopathy; however, onset of perianal or genital lesions in the absence of subjective fever has been reported.