| EX0478 CULTURE, BRUCELLA |
| Specimen: |
Adults: Submit 8 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood aseptically in a special Plus Aerobic bottle. Ship at room temperature. Pediatric: Submit 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood aseptically in special Paeds Plus Aerobic bottle available from LPL. Ship at room temperature Aspirate / Body fluid / Bone marrow / CSF: Submit 3 mL (1 mL min.) aseptically in special Plus Aerobic bottle. Ship at room temperature. Tissue/Pus: Submit in a sterile screw-capped container with normal saline. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 48 HRS |
NA |
NA |
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| Method: |
Conventional, Rapid Automated, Identification by MALDITOF |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Laboratory testing is appropriate in patients at high risk for Brucellosis who present with an acute or insidious onset of fever and one or more of the following: night sweats, arthralgia, headache, fatigue, anorexia, myalgia, weight loss, arthritis/spondylitis, meningitis, endocarditis, orchitis/epididymitis, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Infectious Disease Specialist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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