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

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

Test Code

91068

CPT Code(s)

86622 (x2)

Test Code

91068

CPT Code(s)

86622 (x2)

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Clinical Significance

Brucella Antibodies (IgG, IgM), EIA with Reflex to Agglutination - Detection of antibodies to Brucella sp. Usually indicates recent or past exposure to the organism.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

If Brucella IgM is ≥1.10, then Brucella Antibody, Agglutination will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86622).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Brucella IgG	<0.80
Brucella IgM	<0.80

Interpretive Criteria

<0.80	Antibody Not Detected
0.80-1.09	Equivocal
≥1.10	Antibody Detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

If Brucella IgM is ≥1.10, then Brucella Antibody, Agglutination will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86622).

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Brucella IgG	<0.80
Brucella IgM	<0.80

Interpretive Criteria

<0.80	Antibody Not Detected
0.80-1.09	Equivocal
≥1.10	Antibody Detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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