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Test Code MPOX Human Monkeypox Virus  (MPOX)

Important Note

Immediately report suspected cases of Human Monkeypox virus to the Vermont Department of Health by calling 802-863-7240, option 2 (24 hours, 7 days/week).

Specimens will NOT be tested without prior approval.

Specimen Requirements

Kit will be sent by VT Department of Health Laboratory with all supplies needed for collection.

If you are unable to wait for test kit the following supplies are needed:

  • Nylon flocked swab or an equivalent synthetic swb
  • Sterile viral transport media tube/universal transport media containing at least 1mL of VTM/UTM
  • A completed Micro 220 VDHL Clinical Test Request form for each sample
  • Cold packs
  • Outer shipping container labled with MPOX label, address label (TO/From) and a person responsible label (name/phone number)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Monday thru Friday/ Results same day if received by 2pm at VDHL, next business day if after 2pm

 

Performing Laboratory

VT  Department of Health