{"id":541,"date":"2026-10-05T18:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T18:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/medical-microbiology\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:20:02","slug":"medical-microbiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/de\/health\/hospital-specialist-treatments\/medical-microbiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Microbiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center medlux-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e35d3e13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"medlux-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Medical microbiology provides the laboratory testing behind the diagnosis and treatment of infections. The laboratories at our partner hospital support inpatient, outpatient and emergency care across bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, molecular microbiology and infection immunology, with a broad and regularly updated test panel. MedLuxLife coordinates sample collection during your visit and ensures your results are translated and shared with your doctors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large medlux-intro-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-microbiology.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Microbiology - specialist hospital care\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-microbiology.jpg 700w, https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-microbiology-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/medluxlife-dept-medical-microbiology-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments and services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-treatment-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4b10ce wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacteriology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identification of bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility testing, combining classical culture with rapid confirmatory methods and same-day stained microscopy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mycobacteriology (tuberculosis)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isolation and identification of acid-fast organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex, including molecular methods and the Quantiferon TB Gold test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antigen and antibody serology, sensitive detection of HIV and hepatitis agents, and confirmatory testing where needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parasitology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnosis of parasitic infections using classical methods supported by serological tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mycology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identification of yeasts, dermatophytes and moulds, plus galactomannan antigen testing for suspected aspergillus infection in immunocompromised patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molecular microbiology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PCR-based detection, genotyping and viral load testing, including viruses monitored after transplantation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syndromic molecular panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid multiplex testing of blood cultures, respiratory, gastrointestinal, cerebrospinal and joint fluid samples, with simultaneous detection of resistance genes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infection immunology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immunological tests that support the diagnosis of infectious diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round-the-clock service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laboratory operates 24 hours a day and works closely with clinicians on diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section medlux-columns has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bacterial culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing<\/li>\n\n<li>Stained microscopy of clinical samples<\/li>\n\n<li>Acid-fast bacteria staining<\/li>\n\n<li>Quantiferon TB Gold<\/li>\n\n<li>Galactomannan antigen test<\/li>\n\n<li>Hepatitis B virus DNA<\/li>\n\n<li>Hepatitis C virus RNA<\/li>\n\n<li>Varicella zoster virus (VZV)<\/li>\n\n<li>Epstein-Barr virus (EBV DNA)<\/li>\n\n<li>Cytomegalovirus (CMV DNA)<\/li>\n\n<li>Polyomavirus (BK\/JC virus)<\/li>\n\n<li>Human papillomavirus (HPV DNA) and genotyping<\/li>\n\n<li>Viral load tests<\/li>\n\n<li>MRSA (real-time PCR)<\/li>\n\n<li>VRE (real-time PCR)<\/li>\n\n<li>Neisseria gonorrhoeae (real-time PCR)<\/li>\n\n<li>Chlamydia (real-time PCR)<\/li>\n\n<li>Syndromic panels for blood culture, respiratory, gastrointestinal, CSF and joint fluid samples<\/li>\n\n<li>Resistance gene detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get a reliable medical opinion quickly, please prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent medical reports and discharge summaries<\/li>\n\n<li>Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) on CD or as DICOM files, with the radiology reports<\/li>\n\n<li>Recent laboratory results<\/li>\n\n<li>A list of your current medications and any allergies<\/li>\n\n<li>Previous culture, serology or PCR results<\/li>\n\n<li>A list of recent antibiotic treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How MedLuxLife supports you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-steps is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4b10ce wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Free consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your wishes and, if available, recent X-rays or photos. We answer your questions and explain the options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Personal treatment plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our partner specialists prepare a treatment plan and an estimated timeline tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Travel &amp; treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We coordinate your appointments, hotel and airport transfers, so you can focus on your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Aftercare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stay in touch after you return home and help with follow-up questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medlux-cta has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your Medical Microbiology consultation with confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every treatment begins with a personal, no-obligation consultation. Contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button medlux-btn-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/medluxlife.de\/de\/contact\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button medlux-btn-whatsapp\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/380979092326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"medlux-disclaimer wp-block-paragraph\">The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation. Suitability for any treatment is assessed individually by a qualified doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical microbiology provides the laboratory testing behind the diagnosis and treatment of infections. 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