Brucella Serology
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Sample sent to the UK reference laboratory, PHE Liverpool BRU for Brucella serology testing. This includes a screening enzyme immunoassays for detection of both total IgG, IgM and IgG and IgM Brucella antibodies. The test is very sensitive but if there is a strong clinical suspicion of Brucellosis and test are negative it is good practice to repeat testing after a 6 week period.
Clinical details:
Brucellosis is a zoonosis which is very uncommon within the UK. In endemic countries, brucellosis occurs most frequently in people with occupational livestock exposure. It is also readily transmitted through consumption of unpasteurised dairy produce, from laboratory handing, and in people returning to non-endemic countries after visiting friends and relatives. Human brucellosis causes a wide range of clinical manifestations including prolonged fever & malaise, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, and neurobrucellosis.
Synonyms or keywords:
Brucellosis, Brucella
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time:
14 working days
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
Laboratory:
Last updated: 04/12/2017
