The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus that is related to variola virus, which causes smallpox. Monkeypox virus causes relatively rare infections in humans. Earlier this year, countries that don’t normally see monkeypox cases, including the United States, began to experience outbreaks. On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) declared a public health emergency as a result of the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox.

VCTR utilizes a real-time PCR test to detect the DNA of orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox. It is based on the CDC assay but has been optimized for state-of-the-art instrumentation and an automated specimen extraction process. These optimizations will allow for reduced turnaround times and increased capability to upscale testing capacity.

MONKEYPOX SYMPTOMS – REASONS TO TEST

People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus, and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.

  • The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
  • The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy.

 

Other symptoms of monkeypox can include:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Exhaustion
  • Muscle aches and backache
  • Headache
  • Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

 

You may experience all or only a few symptoms

  • Sometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash.
  • Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms.
  • Others only experience a rash.

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MONKEYPOX SYMPTOMS – REASONS TO TEST

People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.

  • The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
  • The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy.

Other symptoms of monkeypox can include:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Exhaustion
  • Muscle aches and backache
  • Headache
  • Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

You may experience all or only a few symptoms

  • Sometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash.
  • Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms.
  • Others only experience a rash.

NEED MONKEYPOX TESTING?
Click the button below to complete the intake form.

SAFETY TIPS FOR MONKEYPOX

  • Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox.
    • Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox.
    • Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox.
  • Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used.
      • Do not share eating utensils.
      • Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom.

HOW TO COLLECT THE SPECIMEN

  • Results within 24 hours from receipt at lab
  • 95% Accuracy

SAFETY TIPS FOR MONKEYPOX

  • Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox.
    • Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox.
    • Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox.
  • Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used.
      • Do not share eating utensils.
      • Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom.

HOW TO COLLECT THE SPECIMEN

  • Results within 24 hours from receipt at lab
  • 95% Accuracy