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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Mpox PCR

Recent changes for Mpox PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
25th October 2024
Method

Contact MIcro lab if other samples types received. Do not KIMMS first

Contact Micro lab if other samples types received. Do not KIMMS first

25th October 2024
Method

Contact MIcro lab if other samples types received. Do not KIMMS first

25th October 2024
Preferred Specimen Type

Swab
Tissue

Swab
Tissue
Urine

Preferred Container Type

Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Sterile Jar

Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Sterile Jar
Urine
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal

Mpox PCR

Ordering information:

PCR for detection of the Mpox virus

Alternate names:
Monkeypox
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
OPCR
Specimen types:
Swab
Tissue
Urine
Container types:
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Sterile Jar
Urine
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal		Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Frequency:
Weekly
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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