WHO lists two more mpox diagnostic tests for emergency useThe organization also listed another PCR-based option, the cobas MPXV assay developed by Roche Molecular Systems, on October 14. 
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The WHO changed the name of monkeypox to mpox.
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The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it has listed two additional mpox in-vitro diagnostic tests for emergency use.
Xpert Mpox, a real-time PCR test manufactured by Cepheid, was listed under the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure on October 25, WHO said.
The organization also listed another PCR-based option, the cobas MPXV assay developed by Roche Molecular Systems, on October 14.