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Cultured Antitubercular Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) for Clarithromycin in UAE | 650 AED | DHA Guidelines
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
DHA-Compliant Executive Summary This high-precision laboratory assay provides an advanced susceptibility assessment of cultured Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates to clarithromycin, enabling physicians to design targeted, effective therapy according to the highest global quality standards under Dubai Health Authority oversight. • Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). • Premium Logistics: Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval for cultured bacterial isolates with ISO-certified cold-chain transport; sputum specimen for initial culture may be collected via VIP Home Collection Service. • Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test clinical guidance in result interpretation by qualified physicians. • Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST for Clarithromycin determines the susceptibility of a cultured Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolate to clarithromycin, guiding targeted therapy for drug-resistant tuberculosis. This test provides essential phenotypic resistance data when first-line drugs are contraindicated or resistance is confirmed or suspected.
| Feature | Our Test (MGIT 960 Fluorescent) | Closest Alternative (Conventional LJ Proportion Method) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Automated Fluorescent Detection (BACTEC™ MGIT™ 960) | Visual growth on Löwenstein-Jensen medium |
| Turnaround Time | 21 working days | 42 working days |
| Sensitivity | 99.9% | 90–95% |
| ISO Accreditation | ISO 9001:2015 Certified | Variable |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Dr. Ajay Singh, DHA License 36234132:
“Susceptibility testing provides critical direction for tailoring antitubercular therapy, especially when first-line drugs are ineffective. However, laboratory results must always be interpreted alongside clinical symptoms, radiographic findings, and therapeutic drug monitoring. A resistant phenotype does not automatically imply treatment failure; the clinician should evaluate the entire regimen. Never modify your prescribed medication schedule without direct consultation with your treating physician.”
Medication Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed antitubercular medication without consulting your doctor. Abrupt cessation may lead to drug resistance, disease progression, or life-threatening complications.
Safety & Exclusion Information
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide a sputum sample for initial culture; active massive hemoptysis; severe uncontrolled COPD (sputum induction risk). This test is not intended for emergency diagnosis of tuberculosis.
- Emergency Red Flags (Seek Immediate Care): Coughing up more than a streak of blood, sudden shortness of breath at rest, confusion, high fever unresponsive to antipyretics, or signs of disseminated TB (e.g., miliary shadows on chest X-ray).
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the Cultured Antitubercular DST for Clarithromycin and why is it ordered?
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clarithromycin test precisely measures whether Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, isolated from a patient sample, can be inhibited by the drug clarithromycin. It is ordered when first-line TB drugs fail or are contraindicated, or when clarithromycin-based regimens are being considered for complex drug-resistant cases.
2. How is the test performed and what does a “susceptible” result mean?
The test exposes the cultured TB bacteria to clarithromycin using an automated fluorescent system that detects metabolic inhibition; a susceptible result indicates the drug effectively stops bacterial growth. This means clarithromycin is likely to be effective, but the final clinical decision must be made by the physician in conjunction with other laboratory and imaging findings.
3. Will my home collection include the DST directly, and how soon will I get the result?
Our VIP Home Collection Service can obtain the sputum sample needed to start the culture; once the laboratory grows the M. tuberculosis isolate, the DST for clarithromycin automatically proceeds with a total report time of 21 working days. Results are delivered through our secure patient portal, and telephonic clinical guidance is available to help you understand the findings.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Regulatory Compliance Framework: This laboratory test is conducted in full compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations and the DHA Facility License Number 1143. All patient data handling adheres to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical testing safety and patient consent follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Your health information is processed with the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Cultured Antitubercular Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) for Clarithromycin |
| Price (AED) | 650 |
| Turnaround Time | 21 working days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Pure bacterial isolate (cultured Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex); initial sputum specimen for culture collected via VIP Home Collection Service |
| Methodology Used | Automated Fluorescent Detection (BACTEC™ MGIT™ 960) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z16.31 |
| LOINC Code | 10135-9 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | DHA Facility License Number: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | Corporate Lab Branding: DNA Labs UAE |
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