Lab Test Dictionary

Brucella Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA with Reflex to Agglutination (91068)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB01151

Lab Test Days

Monday and Thursday

Standard TAT

1-4 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Included Tests

If Brucella IgM is > or = 1.10, Brucella Antibody, Agglutination will be performed.

CPT Codes

86622 (x2); 86622

Revised

09-27-22