Specialised laboratory for highly pathogenic viruses
Date: 21/08/2023
After consultation with ZBS 1, clinical and environmental samples are investigated for selected viral pathogens belonging to the risk groups 2, 3 and 4. When sending samples, please observe the instructions in our sample accompanying form. Please make absolutely sure to include this completed form with the shipment of the sample
| Virus | Genome detection1 | Antibody detection2 |
|---|---|---|
| Alkhumra virus | x | |
| Chikungunya virus | x | x |
| Dengue virus | x | x |
| Ebola virus | x | |
| Tick-borne meningoencephalitis (TBE) virus | x | x |
| Yellow fever virus | x | x |
| Hendra virus | x | |
| Japanese encephalitis virus | x | x |
| Crim Congo haemorrhagic fever virus | x | x |
| Lassa virus | x | |
| Marburg virus | x | |
| Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus | x | |
| Nipah virus | x | x |
| Rift Valley fever virus | x | x |
| Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) corona virus | x | x |
| Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) corona virus 2 | x | x |
| West Nile virus | x | x |
| Zika virus | x | x |
1 Detection by using PCR and/or sequencing
2 Detection by using ELISA and/or IFA; if necessary, neutralization test
Accreditation
Selected methods are
accredited to
DIN EN ISO 15189 and
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025