Test Directory

Clear All
Test Code
BRIGG
Test Name
Brucella Antibody IgG, EIA
CPT Codes
86622
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Clinical Utility

This test provides qualitative detection of human IgG antibodies against Brucella abortus in human serum. This test can be used to aid in the diagnosis of brucellosis in conjuction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum 


Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator 

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.4 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x4
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

This is used as an aid in diagnosis only. A positive result should be interpreted with clinical findings and other serological tests.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
© 2026 HNL Lab Medicine. All rights reserved.