What type of laboratory Test would but be conducted if you suspected a patient has contacted the plauge?

If plague is suspected, a clinician would typically order a blood culture to detect the presence of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes the disease. Additionally, a sputum culture or a lymph node aspirate (if Bubonic Plague is suspected) may be performed. Serological tests can also be used to identify antibodies against the bacteria. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and containment of the disease.