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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

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

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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