PCR |
It is based on NAAT; the gold standard for detecting monkeypox DNA
is presently real-time PCR. |
Lesion fluid |
Viral culture |
From a patient sample, the virus is cultured and
isolated. |
Lesion fluid |
Electron microscopy |
Using an electron microscope, pox viruses are
morphologically identified. |
Biopsy specimen, scab material, vesicular
fluid |
Immunohistochemistry |
Antigens specific to the Orthopoxvirus are
evaluated for their presence. |
Biopsy specimen |
Anti-Orthopoxvirus IgG and IgM tests |
These tests may be used to
determine if you have been exposed to Orthopoxvirus recently or in the
past. |
Blood specimen |