Vienna, Austria – April 11, 2025 – In a major advancement for infection diagnostics in Europe, MicroGen Diagnostics and Labor Dr. Fenner have launched a new rapid microbial DNA sequencing service, enabling clinicians to identify bacteria, fungi, and resistance genes with unprecedented accuracy.
Healthcare professionals across Europe can now send patient samples to Labor Dr. Fenner in Hamburg, Germany, and receive comprehensive diagnostic reports within 3-5 days. The laboratory report includes a full microbial profile and identifies resistance genes, supporting more targeted and effective treatment decisions.
This Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) technology gives a more precise and comprehensive analysis of infectious pathogens across a broad range of medical fields, including urology, orthopedics, respiratory care, ENT, wound care, and critical care. Clinicians can thus rely on more accurate diagnostic results than those provided by culture or PCR panels alone.
“We are proud to bring this technology to Europe for clinicians treating complex or recurring infections,” said Rick Martin, CEO of MicroGen Diagnostics. “With over 750,000 patient samples already sequenced, our platform has helped physicians worldwide provide better answers for patients – especially when traditional culture results fail.”
“This partnership allows us to offer groundbreaking DNA-based infection diagnostics across Europe. With more precise microbial identification, clinicians can optimize treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and improve patient outcomes,” said Dr. Thomas Fenner, Managing Director of Labor Dr. Fenner.
About MicroGen Diagnostics
MicroGen Diagnostics is a pioneer in molecular infection diagnostics with over 10 years of expertise in Next Generation Sequencing and qPCR techniques. It has conducted 750,000+ microbial DNA sequencing tests at its CAP-accredited, CLIA-licensed facility in Texas, USA. MicroGen Diagnostics’ technology has been featured in over 100 clinical publications, demonstrating its impact on infectious disease diagnostics. For more information, please visit https://microgendx.eu
About Labor Dr. Fenner
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Labor Dr. Fenner has been at the forefront of diagnostic medicine for 75 years. An ISO 15189 accredited laboratory, it employs over 200 professionals, including specialized medical doctors, offering expertise in medical microbiology, laboratory medicine, transfusion medicine, environmental medicine, and human genetics.
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