June 2024

Newsletter

Summary:

- - Change in Tularemia diagnostics: The previous agglutination test procedure is no longer IVDR-compliant and is being discontinued
  - New ELISA procedure: Diagnostics will now be performed using IgM (TUL-M) and IgG (TUL-G) antibody determinations
  - Costs: €17.45 per parameter (TUL-M and TUL-G), total €34.90
  - Private service: Until clarification with health insurance companies, the examination remains a private service
  - Contact: For inquiries, please contact Dr. Wegene Tamire Borena PhD

We would like to inform you that the previous test procedure for Tularemia diagnostics (agglutination test) is no longer IVDR-compliant and must be discontinued.

We are aware that safe and rapid diagnostics are essential to avoid the risk of severe disease progression and complications. In order to provide immediate diagnostics for urgent suspected cases, we are now forced to switch to an ELISA-based procedure with immediate effect. This consists of IgM (TUL-M) and IgG (TUL-G) antibody determinations.

The costs for the ELISA parameters TUL-M and TUL-G are €17.45 each (total €34.90).

We are currently in discussions with the health insurance companies regarding cost coverage. Until we receive notification from the insurance companies, this examination remains a private service.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Priv.-Dozin Dr.in med. Wegene Borena, PhD
wegene.borena@i-med.ac.at
+43 512 9003 71737