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Monkeypox DNA levels correlate with virus infectivity in clinical samples, Israel, 2022

Eurosurveillance

Paran N, et al.
In this study, the authors test for a correlation between MPXV DNA copies in patient specimens.

keywords: clinical samples, detection, Monkeypox, MPX, poxvirus, testing

08/23/2022: Lab Advisory: Monkeypox Virus Testing Considerations to Prevent False Positive Test Results

CDC/Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS)

Worldwide, there have been no reports of transmission of monkeypox virus through blood transfusion and the risk of transfusion-transmission remains theoretical.

keywords: Monkeypox, poxvirus, testing

Information for Blood Establishments Regarding the Monkeypox Virus and Blood Donation

FDA

keywords: blood safety, Monkeypox, poxvirus, testing

New COVID-19 Test to Treat Initiative and Locator Tool (Website, Regulatory)

CDC/Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)

A new way to get tested for Covid and treated at the same site, if appropriate. People who test positive at home can also bring those tests to the sites to be evaluated for treatment.

keywords: covid-19, paxlovid, test to treat, testing

Monkeypox: Updates on Testing, Vaccination & Treatment

CDC/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

23 July 2022

Webinar

keywords: Monkeypox, testing, treatment, vaccines

HHS Expanding Monkeypox Testing Capacity to Five Commercial Laboratory Companies

HHS

22 June 2022

keywords: diagnostics, Monkeypox, poxvirus, testing

Test Procedure: Monkeypox virus Generic Real-Time PCR Test

CDC

6 June 2022

keywords: Monkeypox, PCR, poxvirus, testing

Quantitative SARS-CoV-2 Viral-Load Curves in Paired Saliva Samples and Nasal Swabs Inform Appropriate Respiratory Sampling Site and Analytical Test Sensitivity Required for Earliest Viral Detection (Website, Publication)

Journal of Clinical Microbiology

16 February 2021

Savela ES, et al.

The authors state: “Our study illustrates the value of acquiring early (within hours after a negative high-sensitivity test) viral-load profiles to guide the appropriate analytical sensitivity and respiratory site for detecting earliest infections.”

keywords: covid-19, saliva, testing

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Mutations: Impact on COVID-19 Tests

FDA

A review of molecular, antigen, and serology tests that are affected by viral mutations differently due to the inherent design differences of each test.

keywords: covid-19, PCR, testing

Over The Counter (OTC) Home Testing and CLIA Applicability Frequently Asked Questions

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

22 November 2021

Outlines how the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) apply to over-the-counter (OTC) home testing when used in different settings, particularly when the test is performed by someone other than the individual who needs testing.

keywords: covid-19, testing

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