Aliases
Bubonic plague, Plague, Pneumonic plague, Septicemic plague
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Test Name
Yersinia pestis PCR - Isolate
Test Code
YPPCRISO
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies Yersinia pestis from isolates. MDH will determine if additional tests are required, including culture.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted.
Special Considerations
Call IDL emergency response on-call phone 612-282-3723 before ordering this test.
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html)
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 33691-7
Test Resource ID
955