Brucella abortus (Coombs), Blood

Diagnostic Use

Samples are sent to Westmead Hospital in Australia for CLIA if approval is given by our Microbiologists.
A reminder that Brucella is no longer endemic in New Zealand. If Brucella is still required please send relevant clinical details including international
travel history.
Brucellosis is no longer endemic in New Zealand (Brucella abortus was last isolated from cattle in 1988). [Ref: Surveillance (MAF) 2003;30:3-6]. Cross reactivity from other bacteria (such as Yersinia enterocolitica Serogroup 0:9) may cause positive titres. Brucella serology requires relevant clinical details including overseas travel history together with a convalescent sample 14 day post acute.

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

BRUC

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Testing is currently unavailable in NZ. Samples may be sent to Westmead Hospital in Australia.

Constituent Tests

• Brucella abortus serology (SAT), Blood

Test Code

2455

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Due to a global supply problem for the Brucella Antigen required for the Brucella SAT and AHG test, we are unable to process this request at present. We are currently investigating alternative serologies. In the meantime this sample will be held.
A reminder that Brucella is no longer endemic in New Zealand. If Brucella is still required please send relevant clinical details including international travel history.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot serum 5 mL.

Interpretation

A reminder that Brucella is no longer endemic in New Zealand. If Brucella is still required please send relevant clinical details including international travel history.

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Billing Code

2455

Brucellosis is no longer endemic in New Zealand (Brucella abortus was last isolated from cattle in 1988). [Ref: Surveillance (MAF) 2003;30:3-6]. Cross reactivity from other bacteria (such as Yersinia enterocolitica Serogroup 0:9) may cause positive titres. If brucella serology is still required please send relevant clinical details including overseas travel history together with a convalecent sample 14 day post acute.

Contact Information

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