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Monkeypox PCR

Specimen Type = Swab and Red Top

Swab Type

Test ID LAB192403
EPIC Order MONKEYPOX PCR
CPT Code(s) 87593
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology Laboratory
Tube Station 82
Specimen 2 dry swabs (polyester) See Comments
Availability Routine: Daily
Turnaround Time 24 hours
Reference Range Normal: Not Detected
Comments
  • Vigorously swab the base of the lesion using one sterile, dry synthetic swab (Red Capped Double Swabs, Lawson #053686). Using a second swab, repeat the swabbing procedure from the same lesion. Insert BOTH swabs into the sterile plastic transport tube and tightly close the sample. Refrigerate within 1 hour of collection.
  • DO NOT add any transport media to the sample and DO NOT use E-swabs. Two swabs should be submitted per lesion to ensure adequate material is sampled. If multiple lesions with differing appearances are present or on different body sites, consider submitting additional swabs, as described above, for each lesion under separate test orders.
  • Testing at laboratories other than SLPH does not require prior public health approval. However, suspected cases must still be reported to your local public health department or NCDPH (919-733-3419) within 24 hours per the NC State Administrative Code.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514