Test Code BRUTA Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Reporting Name
Brucella Ab, Agglutination, SUseful For
Diagnosis of brucellosis
Method Name
Agglutination
Performing Laboratory

Specimen 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 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 |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<1:80
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
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 |