Brucella Antibody
| Sunquest Code: | BRUCAB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB221 | Epic Name: | Brucella Species Antibody |
| Methodology: | Bacterial agglutination | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-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) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Lipemic specimen; hemolyzed specimen |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| 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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