CDC Publishes Monkeypox Virus PCR Testing Procedure

COLA Inc. is engaged with the CDC’s Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) in the Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) to transmit their public health messages to our laboratories and affiliates. 

On June 6, 2022, the CDC published a Real-Time PCR test procedure to detect Monkeypox virus. According to the Lab Advisory, this procedure is intended for international partners and any laboratories interested in pursuing a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT). This procedure includes sequence information for primer and probe development and cycling conditions. This assay is designed to specifically detect Monkeypox virus.