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HelpTest Code LAB1232274 Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Brucella Ab, Agglutination, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
2 to 7 daysReference Values
<1:80
Useful For
Diagnosis of brucellosis
CPT Code Information
86622
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BRUTA | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | 19053-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112 | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | In Process |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.