Our lab-developed molecular diagnostic test aids in the diagnosis of infection with
monkeypox virus. This novel target test employs polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to aid in
the qualitative detection of monkeypox virus (West African clade) DNA, using swab
specimens from patients presenting with a history of potential exposure and an indicative
fever (1-4 days) and/ or an acute pustular or vesicular rash. The myTest Diagnostics test can
detect monkeypox viral DNA from the first day of suspected fever. Helping to enable faster
final diagnosis. Test results are intended to be used in conjunction with clinical observations
and epidemiological risk factors and should not be used as the sole basis of treatment or
other patient management decisions.