Antibodies to Brucella from animals or raw milk.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
A Brucella antibody test is used to detect antibodies against Brucella bacteria in the blood. This test is performed to diagnose brucellosis, a disease caused by Brucella bacteria that can lead to long-term fever, joint pain, and other symptoms in people who handle livestock or consume raw milk. The test involves no fasting and is specific to laboratory results, which may suggest brucellosis (high or positive results) or indicate a lack of infection (low or negative results). The results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Long fever with joint pain in people handling livestock or drinking raw milk.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Suggests brucellosis. Low or negative may mean: Does not fully exclude infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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Why is Brucella antibody test done?
Long fever with joint pain in people handling livestock or drinking raw milk.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Brucella antibody test?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Suggests brucellosis. Low or negative may mean: Does not fully exclude infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references