Giemsa Screen for Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax)
Service Area
Bacteriology
Species
Test Days
Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time
One business day
Comments
Included in Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) Culture. This test determines if bacilli compatible with Bacillus anthracis are observed. This is a preliminary test; the presence or absence of Bacillus anthracis must be confirmed with other testing.