Description
Why It’s Done
This test is ordered to:
1. Diagnose Brucellosis
• To detect active or past infection with Brucella species.
• Symptoms may include fever, sweats, fatigue, joint pain, and muscle aches.
2. Monitor Treatment
• To assess response to therapy by tracking antibody levels over time.
3. Epidemiological Studies
• To screen populations at risk, such as veterinarians, farmers, or slaughterhouse workers.
Preparation
1. Fasting
• No fasting required.
2. Medications
• Inform your healthcare provider about any antibiotics or immunosuppressive drugs you are taking, as they may affect results.
3. Sample Collection
• A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm.
• The procedure is quick and minimally invasive.
