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Additional Codes
LAB221
Specimen 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.
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 |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUTA | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | Yes | No |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
IgM SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5Specimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86622 x 2-Brucella antibody, IgG and IgM
86622-Brucella total antibody, agglutination (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BRCMG | Brucella Ab Screen, IgM/IgG ELISA, S | 91140-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BRCM | Brucella Ab Screen, IgM ELISA, S | 24388-1 |
| BRCG | Brucella Ab Screen, IgG ELISA, S | 24387-3 |
| BRCI | Brucella Ab Screen Interpretation | 66485-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.