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HelpTest Code BRUTA Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Reporting Name
Brucella Ab, Agglutination, SUseful For
Diagnosis of brucellosis
Method Name
Agglutination
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
2 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.