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HelpOrderable Name BRCMG Brucella Antibody Screen, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: BrucellaAb
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.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRCM | Brucella Ab Screen, IgM ELISA, S | No | Yes |
| BRCG | Brucella Ab Screen, IgG ELISA, S | No | Yes |
| BRCI | Brucella Ab Screen Interpretation | No | Yes |
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.
Method Name
BRCM. BRCG: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
BRCI: Technical Interpretation
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen 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 5CPT 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.