Bacterial Culture and Susceptibility Testing

It involves culturing the bacteria in the sample and determining which antibiotic it is sensitive to.

• Blood, Urine, and Sputum Cultures
• Wound and Vaginal Discharge Culture
• Antibiotic Susceptibility (Antibiogram) Test
• Hospital Infection Surveillance

Viral Diagnosis and Serology

It is the detection of viral diseases and past infections.

• Hepatitis (B, C) and HIV tests
• Diagnosis of COVID-19 and the Flu (Influenza)
• Pregnancy tests for toxoplasmosis and rubella
• Immunity (antibody) level measurements

Parasite and Fungal Testing

This involves the examination of infections caused by parasites and fungi using microscopic and culture methods.

• Screening for parasites and eggs in stool
• Fungal (candidiasis) culture
• Examination for Fungal Infections of the Hair, Nails, and Skin
• Malaria Screening

Rapid Diagnostic Tests

These are screening and referral tests that provide results quickly.

• Throat and nasal swab tests
• Urinary Tract Rapid Screening Test
• Rapid diagnostic kits for Strep-A and the flu
• Pregnancy and Infection Screening Tests

Patient and Environmental Monitoring

It involves monitoring nosocomial infections and community-based outbreaks.

• Hand and surface hygiene measurements
• Outbreak investigation and official reporting
• Inpatient care and intensive care monitoring
• Public health screenings

Drug Sensitivity Consulting

It is intended to support the selection of the appropriate antibiotic.

• Medication recommendation based on the results of the antibiotic susceptibility test
• Monitoring of Drug-Resistant Bacteria (MRSA, ESBL)
• Clinical counseling during the treatment process

When Should You Request Testing?

• High fever and suspected infection
• Recurrent urinary tract infection
• Chronic cough and production of phlegm
• Sore throat and tonsillitis
• Infection Screening During Pregnancy
• The Need for a Culture to Select the Right Antibiotic
• Outbreak and Contact Tracing Situations

Sample and Result Process

For each test, the laboratory physician proceeds with the following steps:

1. Request: Selecting the appropriate test with physician guidance
2. Sampling: Blood, urine, stool, or swab sample
3. Review: Analysis using culture, microscopy, and molecular methods
4. Evaluation: Reporting of the causative agent and drug susceptibility
5. Delivery of results: Presentation of the written report to the patient and the doctor
6. Consultation: Evaluation with the clinician if needed

Why Choose the Microbiology Department at Özel Trakya Hospital?

• Comprehensive service with expert laboratory physicians
• Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, and Fungal Tests
• Rapid diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing
• Reliable results with modern equipment
• Outbreak and Hospital-Acquired Infection Surveillance
• Fast laboratory support for 24/7 emergency service