Serologic detection or molecular detection of Yersinia pestis (plague) | |
Microbiology | |
Bacteriology | |
Systemic ○ Whole blood (serology and PCR) ○ Serum (serology) ○ Biopsy tissue* ○ CSF* ○ Blood cultures * Specimens only applicable to molecular testing at NML Pneumonic ○ BAL ○ Bronchial washings |