Test ID: BRUGM
Brucella Antibody Screen, IgG & IgM, Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
89476
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluating patients with suspected brucellosis
Reflex Tests
Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUTA | Brucella Ab, Agglutination, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If Brucella antibody screen, IgG & IgM is positive or equivocal, then BRUTA/8112 Brucella Total Antibody Confirmation, Agglutination, Serum will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
BRUGM/89476: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
BRUTA/8112: Agglutination
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Brucella Ab Screen, IgG and IgM, S
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Brucella abortus
Brucella Serology
Febrile Agglutinins (? FOR SPECIFIC TEST)
Brucella Serology
Febrile Agglutinins (? FOR SPECIFIC TEST)


