Brucella Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Westmead Hospital Pathology, Australia

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

INT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0475

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

TF

Synonyms

Brucellosis serology

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

If Brucellosis is suspected, blood cultures should be collected. Other sterile site samples may be also be cultured if relevant to the clinical syndrome under investigation, e.g. joint fluid.

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

Contact Information