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Alternative Names:

Brucella IgG and IgM

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

BRS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Performed on patients with positive Brucella screening assay.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

Method:

IgG EIA, IgM EIA

Reference Ranges:

cutoff value = cutoff control mean
IgG & IgM
neg pos > cutoff
equiv + 10% cutoff
equiv - 20% cutoff

Units of Measurement: OD

Additional Notes:

VIDRL Contact: (03) 9342 9647 / (03) 9342 9648

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