What type of laboratory analysis is used to detect anthrax?

Anthrax detection requires microbiological testing in a specialist laboratory. The most common methods include culture tests, which look for bacterial growth, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis, which identifies anthrax DNA. These tests are highly sensitive and performed under strict safety conditions to prevent accidental exposure. The choice of method depends on the lab’s facilities, but all results are carefully validated before being reported back to the client.