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HelpTest Code BRUTA Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | BRUTA |
| Epic ID | LAB2964 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Agglutination
Useful For
Diagnosis of brucellosis
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReference Values
<1:80
CPT Code Information
86622