Diagnostic Testing for Monkeypox

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This resource provides essential guidelines for diagnosing mpox using real-time PCR tests. It details the process for specimen collection, handling, and testing, ensuring accurate results. Available through various health departments and commercial labs, the resource emphasizes the importance of collecting multiple swabs for additional testing. It also includes biosafety and infection control measures to protect healthcare providers and patients. Overall, it outlines procedures for diagnosing Mpox while ensuring safety during specimen collection and transportation.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Biopsy; Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Monkeypox virus; Specimen Handling; Immunocompromised Host; Infection Control; Mpox (monkeypox); Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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