Brucellosis is caused by transmission from animal to human. Brucella abortus is transmitted from cows. A high titer of IgM suggests recent exposure. A high titer of IgG suggests active infection. A lower titer of IgG may indicate past exposure or treated infection.
2.0 Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
7 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen (Preferred)
0.5 mL
Refer to Interpretive Results
Brucellosis is caused by transmission from animal to human. Brucella abortus is transmitted from cows. A high titer of IgM suggests recent exposure. A high titer of IgG suggests active infection. A lower titer of IgG may indicate past exposure or treated infection.
6 to 10 days
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