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Alternative Names:

Brucella IgG and IgM

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

BRS

Registration Instructions:

Use this code if Brucella IgG and IgM requested.

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

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Aliquot 0.5 mL of serum for referral to VIDRL. Record results of screening assay on referral form.

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature