Central Diagnostic Unit

The Central Diagnostic Unit is specialised in highly infectious diseases and is one of three laboratories accredited in Germany for Ebola diagnostics.  

The diagnostic services is not only available to the Bundeswehr but also to the civilian health care.

Since 2012, the Central Diagnostics Unit has been accredited according to DIN EN ISO 15189 ("Medical Laboratories").

The Central Diagnostic Unit also develops diagnostic procedures and participates in international projects to standardise the diagnosis of highly infectious diseases.

Completed projects

2017 - 2019 Efficient response to highly dangerous and emerging pathogens at EU level (EMERGE) EU Dr. Zange
2011 - 2014 Quality Assurance Exercises and Networking on the Detection of Highly Infectious Pathogens (QUANDHIP) EU Dr. Zange
2009 - 2011 Establishment of Quality Assurances for Detection of Highly Pathogenic Bacteria of Potential Bioterrorism Risk (EQaDeBa) EU Dr. Zange