Definitive ID: Brucella species
| Synonym(s): | Brucellosis, Brucella abortus, Brucella canis, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis |
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| Requisition Form | G-27A |
| Test Description | Culture Identification for Brucella species |
| Pre-Approval Needed | Must notify BioThreat Team prior to sample submission: (512) 689-5537 |
| Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
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Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
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| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
Culture isolates
Clinical samples
Food
Animal tissues
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| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Culture isolates
Environmental samples
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| Transport Medium | N/A |
| Specimen Labeling |
Human • Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number) Non-Human or Environmental • Sample identification must match submission form. |
| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
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| Method | Conventional biochemical methods |
| Turn-around Time | Preliminary results 1 day after receipt, final results 1 - 21 days |
| Interferences/Limitations | Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures may limit organism recovery. |
| Common Causes for Rejection | Insufficient quantity, unacceptable specimen type or source, improper shipping conditions, expired media or collection container, discrepancies between specimen label and submission form, and/or incomplete or missing submission form |
| Additional Information | May be paired with PCR: Brucella species |