Chlamydia Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Microscopic detection of the bacteria by immunofluorescence test (IFT). Chlamydia trachomatis IgM, IgG and IgA antibodies. Chlamydia PCR (molecular genetic method), this allows the reliable direct detection of the pathogen DNA from the secretion of the cervix or urine. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the … Chlamydia Diagnostics

Coxsackie A/B Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters Coxsackie virus A2 antibody; coxsackie virus B1-B6 antibody (CSF/serum). Coxsackie virus antibody (IgA) – positive IgA detection indicates active infection. Coxsackie virus antibody (IgG) – seroconversion with IgG detection or a significant IgG titer increase during the course indicate active infection. Coxsackie virus antibody (IgM) – positive IgM detection indicates active … Coxsackie A/B Diagnostics

Cytomegalovirus Diagnostics

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Cytomalgia (CMV) antibody detection. Exclusion of other infections (see differential diagnoses) by pathogen or antibody detection. Small blood count Differential blood count Gamma-GT (gamma-glutamyl transferase), ALT (alanine aminotransferase; GPT), AST (aspartate aminotransferase; GOT), GLDH … Cytomegalovirus Diagnostics

Gonorrhea Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Microscopic examination of specimens such as urethral swabs, ejaculate, or cervical swabs (cervical smears) – detection of Gram-negative diplococci in purulent urethral secretions (typically intracellular). Cultural detection of gonococci – this means that the pathogens are grown. Serological detection of antibodies against Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococci) – is … Gonorrhea Diagnostics

HIV Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. HIV screening test (ELISA) – AK against HIV type 1/2 – immunologic detection method; if the test is positive, it is repeated with a second blood sample. HIV Western blot and HIV RNA detection, (HIV antigen), resistance testing, if necessary; is performed if the HIV search test … HIV Diagnostics

HPV Diagnostics

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests Human pallioma virus DNA detection (from biopsy material)HPV types are divided into two groups based on their potential to induce malignant genital disease: HIGH RISK types: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68 LOW RISK types: 6, 11, 42, … HPV Diagnostics

Lyme Disease Diagnostics

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Detection of Borrelia IgM and IgG (antibodies) in the blood, immunoblot if necessary; detection can also be performed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample if neurologic symptoms are present or joint punctates if arthritis (joint inflammation) is present. IgM antibodies to Borrelia can be detected … Lyme Disease Diagnostics

Varicella Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters Antibody detection by serological methods such as ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) – antigen detection (IgG, IgM, and IgA Elisa). KBR Laboratory parameters 2nd order Direct detection of virus by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) from a smear or vesicle contents.

Rubella Diagnostics

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests IgM and IgG antibodies – for detection of acute rubella infection. HAH test (hemagglutination inhibition test) > 1:32 – sufficient immunity. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Isolation of the virus’ … Rubella Diagnostics

Streptococcal Diagnostics

2nd order laboratory parameters depending on the results of history, physical examination, etc. for differential diagnostic clarification Pathogen detection from the infected regions such as skin bacteriology, urine sample or throat swab. Streptococcal antibodies antistreptolysin O (ASL), anti-DNAse B (ASNB) and antihyaluronidase. Small blood count CRP (C-reactive protein) inflammatory parameter BSG (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) inflammation … Streptococcal Diagnostics

Syphilis Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Microscopic examination of secretion samples Serological examinations Serological tests used in the diagnosis of syphilis include the following procedures. VDRL microflocculation reaction (antibody screening test). TPHA test (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination test; antibody screening test). FTA-Abs test (fluorescent treponema antibody absorbance test; antibody screening test). 195-FTA-IgM test (same … Syphilis Diagnostics

Toxoplasmosis Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count CRP (C-reactive protein) – inflammatory parameter. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) – inflammatory parameter. Direct microscopic detection of the pathogen in the blood. Toxoplasma gondii antibody detection (IgM/IgG detection in immunofluorescence). Pregnant women should be reassayed serologically 14 days after a positive … Toxoplasmosis Diagnostics