Yersinia pestis (Plague) Culture
Comments
Due to the zoonotic potential of yersinia pestis performing a necropsy is not recommended. Submit the whole à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã to the ADRDL using proper containment. If the à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã is alive special precautions must be followed during sample collection and transport to the lab. Tissue samples should be placed in a clean container and chilled (not frozen).
Coolant
Ice packs
Fee
$30.00
Keywords
Yersinia pestis plague select agent threat agent
Preferred Specimen
Lymph node aspirate, lymph node, liver, spleen, lung, bone marrow and whole blood.
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
Three to five business days
Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Bovine,
Canine,
Caprine,
Equine,
Feline,
Ovine,
Porcine
Guidelines
