BRUCELLA PCR
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (BRUPCR) |
| Specimen Collection: | EDTA WB, isolate, bone marrow, aspirate, tissue or abscess. New York State Dept of Health Biodefense Laboratory requires pre-approval for this testing. Contact New York State Dept of Epidemiology (518) 473-4439 for approval. Contact the AMC Microbiology Laboratory at (518) 262-3511 once authorization has been granted. Samples will be stored in lab for up to 1 week while awaiting approval. |
| Minimum Volume: | >1.0 mL. For small pieces of tissue add 1-2 drops of sterile saline. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at 2-8ºC. Transport specimen on wet ice. |
| Reference Values: | No Brucella DNA detected. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 3-5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | NA |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |