Brucella Antibody
Abbrev Code: | BRUCAB | ||
Order Code: | LAB221 | Order Name: | Brucella Species Antibody |
Methodology: | Bacterial agglutination | ||
CPT Codes: | 86622 x3 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported in 2-4 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of acute sample. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Lipemic specimen; hemolyzed specimen |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot ASAP or within 2 hours of collection, 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. Mark specimens plainly as “acute” or “convalescent”. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 50135 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Negative: 1:20 titer
Cross reactions may occur between Brucella and F. tularensis antigens and antisera, therefore, parallel tests should be run with these antigens. A fourfold rise in titer is considered diagnostic. A single serum titer of 1:80 or 1:160 is suggestive of Brucellosis when accompanied by a compatible clinical course in a patient with a history of potential exposures. |
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