Epic Code LAB1231968 Brucella Antibody, Agglutination

Test Name Alias

Brucella AB | Quest: 982

Interface Order Alias

1231968

Clinical Information

Brucella Antibody, Agglutination - Brucella is transmitted to humans from animals. Detection of agglutinating antibodies at titers of 1:80 or greater indicates Brucella infection. Recent Brucella infection is best demonstrated by a 4-fold increase in agglutinating antibody titer when testing acute and convalescent sera in parallel.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 0.5 mL serum, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 0.25 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Results available in 2-7 days.

Reference Range

<1:80 titer

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Direct Agglutination (DA)

CPT

86622

LOINC

BRUCELLA AB, AGGLUTINATION

19053-8

Reviewed Date

11/17/2025

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