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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
This test provides qualitative detection of human IgG antibodies against Brucella abortus in human serum. This test can be used to aid in the diagnosis of brucellosis in conjuction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Limitations
This kit is used as an aid in diagnosis only. A positive result should be interpreted with clinical findings and other serological tests.
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Interval
Negative
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164608 | Brucella Antibody IgG, EIA | 24387-3 | 164032 | Brucella Antibody IgG, EIA | 24387-3 |
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