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HelpTest Code BRUGM Brucella Antibody Screen, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | BRCMG |
| Epic ID | LAB221 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a sterile, plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
BRCM. BRCG: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
BRCI: Technical Interpretation
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRCM | Brucella Ab Screen, IgM ELISA, S | No | Yes |
| BRCG | Brucella Ab Screen, IgG ELISA, S | No | Yes |
| BRCI | Brucella Ab Screen Interpretation | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
If the Brucella antibody screen, IgM or IgG, result is either positive or equivocal, then confirmation by Brucella total antibody agglutination testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUTA | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | Yes | No |
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5Reference Values
IgG SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
IgM SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
86622 x 2-Brucella antibody, IgG and IgM
86622-Brucella total antibody, agglutination (if appropriate)