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Test Directory Brucella Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA with Reflex to Agglutination

Brucella Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA with Reflex to Agglutination

Test Summary

Detection of antibodies to Brucella sp. Usually indicates recent or past exposure to the organism.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Order Code

BRUCAB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5236

Includes

If Brucella IgM is ≥1.10, then Brucella Antibody, Agglutination will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86622).

CPT Code

86622 (x2)

Billing Code

670597

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Brucella IgG	<0.80
Brucella IgM	<0.80

Interpretive Criteria

<0.80	Antibody Not Detected
0.80-1.09	Equivocal
≥1.10	Antibody Detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 2 - 7 days