In the Microbiology Laboratory of NPISTANBUL Hospital, the tests performed at the request of clinical physicians are carried out with great care and internationally accepted methods within acceptable error limits. Within the framework of this understanding, our laboratory services for diagnosis, follow-up, risk and prognosis determination are carried out in a patient-oriented manner with teamwork.
As NPISTANBUL Hospital Microbiology Laboratory, our goal is to expand our test panel in the light of technological and scientific developments and to increase our service quality with our trained and qualified staff.
What is Microbiology Laboratory?
A microbiology laboratory is a medical laboratory used for the identification, examination and diagnosis of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites). These laboratories play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Tests performed in the microbiology laboratory help identify the source of infections, select appropriate treatment methods and protect public health.
Bacteriology Tests
Bacteriology deals with the study and identification of bacteria. Tests performed in this field include the following:
Throat Culture: Used to determine the cause of throat infections.
Urine Culture: Used to diagnose urinary tract infections.
Stool Culture: Used to diagnose digestive system infections.
Wound Culture: Used to determine the cause of wound infections.
Sputum Culture: Used to diagnose respiratory tract infections.
Vaginal Cervix Culture: Used in the diagnosis of gynecological infections.
Nasal Culture: Used to diagnose nasal infections.
Semen Culture: Used to diagnose infections of the reproductive organs.
Conjunctiva Culture: Used to diagnose eye infections.
Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing: Used to identify bacteria and determine which antibiotics they are sensitive to.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture: Used in the diagnosis of central nervous system infections.
Stained Microscopic Examination (Gram, Methylene Blue, Wright, EZN): Used to stain bacteria and examine them under a microscope.
Blood Culture: Used to diagnose infections in the bloodstream.
Catheter Culture: Used for the diagnosis of catheter infections.
Mycoplasma Culture: Used to diagnose Mycoplasma type bacteria.
Peritoneal Culture: Used to diagnose infections in the abdominal cavity.
Pleural Culture: Used to diagnose infections in the lining of the lungs.
Mycology Tests
Mycology deals with the study of fungi. Tests in this field include the following:
Skin and Mucous Fungus Search (KOH): Used to diagnose fungal infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Fungal Culture: Used to diagnose fungal infections.
Fungal Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing: Used to identify fungi and determine which antifungal drugs they are sensitive to.
Molecular Microbiology Tests
Molecular microbiology deals with the study of the genetic material of microorganisms. Tests in this field include the following:
HBV-DNA Quantitative: Measures the amount of DNA of the hepatitis B virus.
HCV-RNA Quantitative: Measures the amount of RNA of the hepatitis C virus.
HDV-RNA Quantitative: Measures the amount of RNA of the hepatitis D virus.
Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) PCR Test: Used to confirm the presence of Covid-19 virus.
Parasitology Tests
Parasitology deals with the study of parasites. The tests performed in this field are as follows:
Stool Direct Parasite Examination: Used to diagnose intestinal parasites.
Plasmodium Search: Used for the diagnosis of malaria parasites.
Oxyur Search Cellophane Tape (Anal): Used for the diagnosis of intestinal worms.
Amoeba-Giardia Search in Stool: Used for the diagnosis of amoeba and giardia parasites.
Serology Tests
Serology deals with the study of antibodies in blood serum. The tests performed in this field are:
Anti HAV IgG and Anti HAV IgM: These tests are used to detect antibodies to the hepatitis A (jaundice) virus.
HBsAg, HBeAg, Anti HBc IgG, Anti HBc IgM, Anti HBe, Anti HBs: Tests used for the diagnosis, progression and follow-up of hepatitis B (jaundice) disease and carrier status.
HCV, Anti HCV: Tests used for the diagnosis of hepatitis C disease and follow-up of carriage.
Anti Rubella IgG and IgM: Detection of antibodies against rubella virus.
Anti Toxoplasma IgG and IgM: Detection of antibodies against toxoplasma infection.
Borrelia burgdorferii IgG and IgM: Detection of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferii bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
Brucella Agglutination Test (Rose Bengal) and Brucella Tube Agglutination: Used for the diagnosis of Brucella (maltese fever) infections.
Chlamydia trachomatis IgG: Used for the diagnosis of Chlamydia infections.
Leptospira IgG and Leptospira IgM: Used for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis infections.
Clostridium difficile Toxin A and B: Used for the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infections.
CMV IgG Avidity: Provides information about the diagnosis and timing of cytomegalovirus infections.
Delta Antibody: Detection of antibodies against hepatitis D virus.
EBV VCA IgG and IgM: Used to diagnose Epstein-Barr virus infections.
Helicobacter pylori IgG and Antigen: Used for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections.
Herpes Simplex Type 1 and Type 2 IgG and IgM: Used for the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus infections.
HIV Confirmation (Western-Blot): Used for definitive diagnosis of HIV infections.
Mumps IgG and IgM: Used to diagnose mumps infections.
Measles IgG and IgM: Used to diagnose measles infections.
Hydatid Cyst UAV: Used for the diagnosis of hydatid disease.
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG and IgM: Used for the diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.
Parvovirus B19 IgG and IgM: Used for the diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 infections.
Rotavirus Antigen: Used for the diagnosis of rotavirus infections.
Rubella IgG Avidity: Used for the diagnosis of rubella infections.
Salmonella Tube Agglutination (Gruber-Widal): Used for the diagnosis of Salmonella infections (Typhoid, Paratyphoid).
Toxoplasma IgG Avidity: Used in the diagnosis of Toxoplasma infections.
Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination (TPHA), Syphilis IgG: Used to diagnose syphilis (syphilis) infections.
Varicella zoster Virus (VZV) IgG and IgM: Used to diagnose chickenpox and shingles infections.
Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Rapid Antigen Test: Used for rapid diagnosis of Covid-19 virus.
The microbiology laboratory plays a critical role in the diagnosis of various infectious diseases. Through a variety of tests, including bacteriology, mycology, molecular microbiology, parasitology and serology, the source of diseases can be quickly and accurately identified. These laboratories are essential for treatment planning and public health protection.