What is this test?
This a screening test for the diagnosis of brucellosis in the human body.
 
Sample required
Blood.
 
Patient preparation
No specific patient preparation protocol is required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
 
Turn-around time (How long does it take?)
3 Hours.
 
Basis of the Test
Brucellolis is a zoonotic disease (disease that attacks both humans and animals), caused by different types of the brucella bacteria. When humans come in contact with an infected animal or animal products that are contaminated with Brucella, brucellosis may result. Most human infections are occupational. Infection is generally via skin wounds, but the organisms can also be inhaled. Another common route of Brucella infection is eating or drinking infected dairy products and (meat)that have not been pasteurized.