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HelpTest Code BRCMG Brucella Antibody Screen, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
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.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Brucella Ab Screen, IgM/IgG ELISA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG SCREEN
Negative
IgM SCREEN
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.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.