Test Details
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is used for detection of IgM antibodies to Brucella abortus in human sera.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis and lipemia.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Reference Range
Negative
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164624 | Brucella Antibody IgM, EIA | 24388-1 | 164050 | Brucella Antibody IgM, EIA | 24388-1 | |
| Order Code | 164624 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Brucella Antibody IgM, EIA | |||||
| Order Loinc | 24388-1 | |||||
| Result Code | 164050 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Brucella Antibody IgM, EIA | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 24388-1 |