Orthopox

TEST NAME Orthopox
DISEASE/DISORDER  
ALTERNATE NAME(S) Variola virus
METHODOLOGY LRN-B Orthopoxvirus PCR/ 7500DX
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Specimen Submission REQUIRED 
  • PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH EPIDEMIOLOGY REQUIRED 
  • Contact CEDEP prior to submission
ORDERING INFORMATION TDH DLS Requisition:  PH-4263 - Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Acceptable Specimen Sources/Type(s) for Submission

-  Fresh Biopsy or vesicle/lesion components

-  Clinical swab

- Vesicle scab
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4263 Clinical Select Agent Rule-Out Submission Requisition
Specimen Processing
  • Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Specimen Transport
  • Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
  • All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Contact Bioterrorism lab prior to shipment.
Testing Location
  • Nashville
  • Knoxville

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