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Brucella Antibody Screen (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

BRS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Refer samples for Brucella IgG and IgM testing to VIDRL.

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

The Rose Bengal antigen test for Brucella is used for the early detection of Brucella-specific agglutinins (Brucella melitensis, abortus bovis and suis).

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