Monkeypox Information
Suspect monkeypox cases are a reportable illness and should be reported to your local health department immediately! Use the Confidential Morbidity Report Portal or contact your local health department.
Testing
Commercial laboratory testing for monkeypox is available. VDH encourages providers to use commercial laboratories, but this testing is not free. The laboratories will bill private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare for all testing performed. Providers may find the relevant CPT code for Monkeypox virus testing on each commercial laboratory’s website. Providers who encounter any issues while trying to order testing should contact the laboratory’s client services.
Public health testing through the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) continues to be available at no cost for patients who meet clinical and epidemiologic criteria; providers should consult with their LHD about this testing.
- VDH Monkeypox for Healthcare Providers
- VDH Role of a Healthcare Provider in the Monkeypox Vaccination Response
- VDH Monkeypox Treatment Guidance
Other Resources
- Commissioner’s Clinician Letters
- Disease Reporting
- VDH COVID-19 Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
- VDH Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance