Brucella species by Real-time (TaqMan®) PCR Assay
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Method | Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (q-PCR) Amplification of Brucella species DNA. |
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Testing Scope | Rapid presumptive identification by Q-PCR of suspect Brucella species from isolates or directly from clinical specimens and/or environmental specimens. Followed by confirmatory culture methods. |
Preferred Specimen | Gram negative Coccobacilli grown in liquid medium/blood culture or isolate on agar plates or slants. Collect other specimens if/as clinically indicated (blood, bone marrow, spleen, liver or abscess) Nasal swab specimen from suspected inhalational exposure; Non-clinical and environmental samples accepted from law enforcement agencies ONLY. |
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Specimen Identification | Label with patient’s first name, last name, DOB, collection date and specimen source. |
Special Instructions | Alert NSHL staff (Microbiology or Emergency Response) when sending specimen for testing. |
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Note | Post antibiotic specimens may be compromised for the confirmatory culture methods. |
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Turn-around-time | Presumptive PCR result within 12-24 hours, M-F; Culture confirmatory and speciation 7-10 days |