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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Brucella Antibody Serology (Synonym: Brucellosis) | ||
| Pathogen: | Brucella abortus Brucella canis Brucella melitensis Brucella suis | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Clinical details are required before testing will be done | ||
| Collection Alert: | Consult the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call prior to collecting and submitting specimens | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB6003 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 5 mL GOLD SST Pediatric: 2 mL RED Submit acute and convalescent (at least 2 weeks apart) | ||
| Test Resources: |
Clearly indicate on requisition if Brucellosis is suspected | ||
| Transportation: | Ship as Category B | ||
| Method: | Acute, subacute, and chronic Brucellosis: A presumptive acute case is one with compatible clinical symptoms and a single or stable agglutination titre of at least 1:160 in serum obtained after the onset of symptoms. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 10 days | ||
| Testing Area: | Bacteriology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, December 6, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 4 2024 12:00AM | ||
