Aegis Sciences begins Monkeypox testing in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Aegis Sciences began monkeypox testing on Thursday, July 14.

Labs throughout the nation will use the CDC’s orthopoxvirus check, which detects most non-smallpox-related viruses.

“The power of business laboratories to check for monkeypox is a vital pillar in our complete technique to fight this illness,” mentioned CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.

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Walensky mentioned this is not going to solely enhance testing capability, but in addition make it extra handy for suppliers and sufferers to entry exams by utilizing current provider-to-laboratory networks.

Aegis expects to carry out as much as 10,000 exams every week.

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On June 22, HHS introduced that 5 business laboratory corporations would quickly start providing monkeypox testing.

Anybody with a monkeypox-like rash is inspired to talk with their physician to see in the event that they should be examined.

Well being care suppliers can entry info on Aegis’s check right here.

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