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HelpTest Code BRUTA Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Diagnosis of brucellosis
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReporting Name
Brucella Ab, Agglutination, SReference Values
<1:80
Method Name
Agglutination
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86622