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HelpTest ID BRCMG Brucella Antibody Screen, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a sterile, plastic vial.
Secondary ID
607346Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUTA | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the Brucella antibody screen, IgM or IgG, result is either positive or equivocal, then confirmation by Brucella total antibody agglutination testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
IgM SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86622 x 2-Brucella antibody, IgG and IgM
86622-Brucella total antibody, agglutination (if appropriate)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.