Monkeypox Testing

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What is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a contagious virus that spreads through close personal contact, although it can be transmitted by sharing fabrics, touching hard surfaces, and respiratory secretions. Once exposed to monkeypox, the patient may develop a rash resembling blisters and flu-like symptoms. Most symptoms appear within one to two weeks of exposure.

Monkeypox is a member of the poxvirus family, the same kind that causes smallpox. While genetically similar to monkeypox, they are two separate conditions.

To date, more than 7,500 monkeypox cases have been reported in the United States. Source Once considered a rare infection, it is now a public health emergency.

Monkeypox Symptoms

A telltale sign of monkeypox is a rash. In its early stages, the rash may look similar to pimples or pustules. Soon, these small bumps can turn into large, fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over. The monkeypox rash typically appears on areas such as the face, inside the mouth, or on the hands, feet, genitals, or anus.

Signs of monkeypox include:

• Rash
• Chills
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Backache
• Headache
• Sore muscles
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Nasal congestion, cough, or sore throat
• Known exposure to someone who has monkeypox

Monkeypox Testing

The testing procedure involves taking a swab of the suspected lesions. Your Los Angeles Monkeypox test provider will vigorously rub the swab back and forth over the rash to collect cells for analysis. The sample is contained and sent to our CLIA-certified lab partners, who carefully analyze the swab to detect the presence of monkeypox. Your test results will be available within a few days. While you wait for your test results, take precautions as recommended by the CDC.

Get to Know the Advanced Technology Behind Our Monkeypox Test

Our lab partners detect monkeypox using a PCR test that separates the DNA from any proteins in the sample. Monkeypox viral DNA has characteristic traits that make it distinct from others. If DNA from monkeypox is detected, the genome is copied thousands, or even millions, of times. Each new copy produces a fluorescent light signal. If enough light is generated, the PCR test results come back positive. Source

How It Works

Am I eligible for the Monkeypox test?

The Center for Disease Control recommends monkeypox testing for individuals who have a rash. For some patients, the rash appears first before other symptoms develop. Others have warning signs of monkeypox, such as fatigue and muscle aches, before the rash makes an appearance. There is no age limit for the monkeypox test, as the virus can strike at any age. Once the rash clears, a person is no longer considered contagious.

Get to know what the monkeypox rash looks like.

Where can I get the Monkeypox test?

Our monkeypox testing services provide unparalleled convenience, privacy, and customized experience for Southern California residents of all ages. Visit our drive-thru monkeypox test sites or arrange for our highly qualified concierge team to come to your home. All test results are delivered through our secure online portal.

Drive-Thru Monkeypox Testing

Schedule your appointment at any of our convenient drive-thru monkeypox testing locations in Los Angeles:

• East LA
• Downtown LA
• In-home or in-office

Concierge Monkeypox Testing

For individuals who want to receive an accurate monkeypox diagnosis without leaving home, our concierge monkeypox testing is the ideal solution. We serve private individuals, families, and businesses throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Why Total Testing Solutions?

• Accurate results
• Minimally invasive
• Quick turnaround time
• Available to patients of all ages
• No health insurance or pre-approval required

Total Testing Solutions offers a discreet and secure way to test for monkeypox. Our trusted medical testing professionals take patient safety seriously. We are rigorously trained to lower the risk of cross-contamination and take all the necessary precautions to conduct tests with your privacy and health in mind.

Since 2014, Total Testing Solutions has gained a foothold as one of the top testing centers for influenza, COVID-19, and now monkeypox in Los Angeles County. We have stood by Californians as they continue to battle viruses that threaten the health and safety of our community. Together, we can help you and your loved ones get tested and receive the appropriate medical treatments without delay.

How do I make an appointment for the Monkeypox test?

If you suspect you or a loved one has been infected with monkeypox, contact Total Testing Solutions today to schedule your Los Angeles monkeypox test. It only takes a minute to get started. Call 323-238-3324 or send a secure message through our online portal today.

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