Offer
In our analysis directory you will find our entire range of analyses in alphabetical order and with search functions. It is constantly updated and also contains important additional information, for example on methodology, implementation, costs and pre-analysis. You can find further information on our range here.
As a university diagnostics service provider, we offer highly specialized diagnostics and genetic counselling for your patients throughout Switzerland. We - Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics - work according to the motto "We work together for you" so that you can continue to concentrate fully on your patients. Personal support for digital order and result transmission tailored to your needs or comprehensive, coordinated sample logistics are just two of the many services you can expect from us.
Order transmission
Digital order transmission (individual and modern solutions)
We offer you individual web solutions for digital order transmission. These can range from a quickly available portal solution to the complete integration of our laboratory order entry system into your practice, clinic or laboratory information system. Simply contact us on +41 61 556 52 37 and we will be happy to get in touch with you immediately to discuss your needs and system requirements with you and our experienced IT team. We can then create a solution that fits into your processes and system landscape. The variable solutions are essentially based on the following platforms:
- Online via our Web-Laboratory-Order-Entry. If desired, with support for the integration of the transfer into your hospital, laboratory or practice information system. Naturally with direct transfer of the patient data to your order.
- Online via openmedical mednet. Also, if desired, with integration of the transfer by openmedical AG into your practice information system and thus direct transfer of the patient data to your order.
Order form (the classic way)
You can of course continue to order the desired analysis in the "classic way" using the paper order form. If you require new order forms, please use the order form linked here or contact us on +41 61 265 42 20.
Ordering packaging material, "tubes" and special sample containers
If you need new material, please also use the order form linked here or contact us on +41 61 265 42 20. We will send your order to you by post on the same day.
You have not yet carried out a laboratory analysis with us but would like to send us an order immediately? Contact us on +41 61 265 42 20 and we will find a quick solution for you.
Transmission of results / findings
We also offer you individual solutions for the transmission of your results. From the classic paper report by post to the transfer of structured data to your information system. The list gives you an overview of the transmission methods we offer. Contact us on +41 61 265 42 20 and we will be happy to set up the optimum solution for you.
- Transmission via H-Net - You must be a registered participant for this.
- Transmission via Open Medical - You must be a registered participant for this.
- Insight into the results via online portal access in real time incl. all findings in PDF format: In order to use this service, you must apply for access once. Please use the application form linked here.
- Transmission via "HIN-secured" e-mail to "HIN-secured" addresses: Please understand that - in the interests of data protection - it is only possible to send results via e-mail to "HIN-secured" addresses.
- Sending by fax
- Delivery of paper reports by post
Frequently asked questions
What analyses does the Laboratory Medicine department at the University Hospital Basel carry out?
You can find all our analyses sorted alphabetically or by entering a search term in the dynamic search field in our analysis directory.
I would like to order a certain analysis but I do not have an order form from Labormedizin USB. How can I proceed?
Please contact us on +41 61 265 42 20 and we will find a quick solution for you.
I would like to place another repeat order, how can I do this?
Please contact us on +41 61 265 42 20 and we can arrange the repeat order directly with you.
Consignors who request their orders via our Laboratory Order Entry (LOE) can also use electronic reordering for many analyses.
Does laboratory medicine also carry out studies?
Further information on conducting laboratory analyses for clinical studies in laboratory medicine can be found here.
How and when can I best contact the USB Laboratory Medicine department?
You will find our contact details and exact opening hours at the bottom of this page.
I would like to carry out all my analysis at the University Hospital Basel in the future. What options are there for order and result transmission?
You can get an initial overview of the existing options under the heading Order transmission and Result/report transmission on this page. Don't hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to work with you to develop a customized concept for integration into your system landscape. You will find the contact details of our contact persons at the bottom of this page.
Range of analyses and pre-analysis
The information on this page of Laboratory Medicine at the University Hospital Basel is part of the reports (findings) of Laboratory Medicine. Reliability (measurement uncertainty) and the detection limits of the methods as well as the accreditation status of the laboratory performing the tests can be obtained from the laboratory. Our test results refer exclusively to the sample material supplied to us. The results do not contain any statements on measurement uncertainty in the interpretation of the reference values.
The reports of the laboratory medicine of the University Hospital Basek may not be copied in extracts. The reports are archived for a period of 20 years.
Contact for senders
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our Central Information Office team on
Tel. +41 61 265 42 20
Fax + 41 61 265 46 00
labormedizin-info@usb.ch
Opening hours / Information
Sample collection for all analyses: 24 hours
Basic clinical chemical and hematological diagnostics: 24 hours
The special laboratories are staffed during the opening hours listed below:
- Immunophenotyping: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
- HLA diagnostics/immunogenetics: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
- Medical immunology: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
- Clinical bacteriology/mycology: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 18.00, Sat/Sun 8.00 - 12.00
- Clinical toxicology: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00, Sat/Sun 8.00 - 12.00
- Clinical virology: Mon-Sat 8.00 - 17.00
- Molecular Diagnostics Hematology: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
- Special analysis: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
Detailed information on the frequency of individual analyses can be found in the list of analyses.
Quality management
Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
In addition, certifications exist for individual specialist areas with the following organizations:
Swissmedic and the FOPH have issued licenses to Laboratory Medicine for the following activities:
- FOPH: Molecular genetic testing in humans
- Swissmedic: Authorization for the manufacture of transplant products
- Swissmedic: Authorization for the storage of human cells
- Swissmedic: Authorization for the performance of microbiological tests for the detection or exclusion of communicable diseases in humans
Organizational chart
Here you can find the current organizational chart of Laboratory Medicine
QM managers
Sonja Frentzel
Qualitäsbeauftragte
Labormedizin
Bioinformatics
