Brucella abortus 3% Card Test
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Immunodiagnostics | Wednesday, Friday | 2-6 days |
Price:
$8.00
Description
Detection of antibodies to Brucella abortus, Brucella suis and Brucella melitensis, causative agents of brucellosis, by card agglutination test method.
Specimens Required
2 ml serum or plasma preferred, or 3-5 ml whole or clotted blood.
Sampling Requirements
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Serum: Glass or plastic tubes with no additives, e.g., red top tubes, or serum separator tubes.
Plasma: Glass or plastic tubes with anticoagulant, e.g., purple (EDTA) or green (heparin) top tubes.
Plasma: Glass or plastic tubes with anticoagulant, e.g., purple (EDTA) or green (heparin) top tubes.
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
Completed and signed official brucella form may be required if testing for official purposes.
Samples must arrive at WADDL by noon one business day before the scheduled test day to be included in the next day's run. Samples that miss the deadline will be held until the next scheduled test day.
Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for testing.
Samples must arrive at WADDL by noon one business day before the scheduled test day to be included in the next day's run. Samples that miss the deadline will be held until the next scheduled test day.
Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for testing.
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.