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Brucella Antibody, Agglutination : 982
Test CodeBRUCAT or 982
CPT Codes
86622
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.25 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Direct Agglutination (DA)
Setup Schedule
Sunday & Tuesday & Thursday
Report Available
2-7 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
less than 1:80
Clinical Significance
Brucella is transmitted to humans from animals. Detection of agglutinating antibodies at titers of 1:80 or greater indicates Brucella infection. Recent Brucella infection is best demonstrated by a 4-fold increase in agglutinating antibody titer when testing acute and convalescent sera in parallel.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
