Test Price
170 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Campylobacter Culture Test in UAE | 170 AED | DHA Approved Lab
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Diagnostic Accuracy: 99.9% sensitivity through ISO 9001:2015 accredited processing and quality management systems.
- Premium Logistics: Temperature-controlled cold-chain home collection and VIP mobile phlebotomy available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post-test consultation with a General Practitioner (Dr. Ajay Singh) for result interpretation.
- Insurance Support: Direct billing verification and pre-approval via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
- Data Privacy Compliance: Strict adherence to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019.
Test Overview & Methodology
Campylobacter culture remains the definitive gold-standard diagnostic tool for detecting Campylobacter jejuni and related species responsible for bacterial gastroenteritis. This method isolates live organisms from stool specimens, enabling precise antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) that is critical for targeted therapeutic intervention and antimicrobial stewardship.
| Feature | DNA Labs UAE (Culture) | Closest Alternative (PCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Conventional culture + MALDI-TOF Automated ID & AST | Multiplex PCR (Nucleic Acid Detection) |
| Turnaround | Interim: 2 days; Final: 4 days | 2–4 hours |
| Antibiotic Sensitivity | Included (Full AST panel) | Not provided |
| Sample | Stool in Cary Blair medium (refrigerated) | Stool (unpreserved) |
| Price (AED) | 170 | ≈ 350 |
| Regulatory Compliance | ISO 9001:2015, DHA/MOHAP, UAE PDPL | Variable |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Dr. Ajay Singh (DHA License: 36234132) emphasizes: "A positive Campylobacter culture result must always be evaluated within the full clinical context. Self-medication is strongly discouraged; antibiotic therapy should be guided by definitive susceptibility profiling to mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance. We are committed to coordinating with your gastroenterologist to ensure integrated and effective care."
Medication Safety Advisory
⚠️ Do not discontinue prescribed medication or initiate new antibiotics without consulting your treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Severe abdominal pain with guarding or rebound tenderness on examination.
- Exclusion: Radiological suspicion of toxic megacolon.
- ER Red Flag: Bloody diarrhea accompanied by high fever exceeding 38.5°C or rigors.
- ER Red Flag: Clinical signs of moderate to severe dehydration, including dry mucous membranes, reduced urine output, or orthostatic dizziness.
- ER Red Flag: Intractable vomiting preventing adequate oral fluid intake.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does a positive Campylobacter culture indicate?
A positive result confirms an active Campylobacter bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract. This finding warrants targeted medical assessment and potential antibiotic therapy guided by the susceptibility profile to ensure effective treatment and reduce the risk of resistant organisms.
2. How is the stool sample for Campylobacter culture obtained?
You provide a small stool sample or a rectal swab, which is immediately placed into Cary Blair transport medium. This specialized medium preserves bacterial viability during transit to our ISO-accredited laboratory, ensuring accurate isolation and identification.
3. What is the standard turnaround time for Campylobacter culture results?
Interim culture results are available within 2 days, indicating the presence or absence of Campylobacter growth. Final results, including complete organism identification and comprehensive antibiotic sensitivity profiling, require up to 4 days for full diagnostic accuracy.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE strictly 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. All patient consent and clinical safety protocols are fully compliant with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Campylobacter Culture |
| Price (AED) | 170 |
| Turnaround Time | Interim: 2 days; Final: 4 days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Stool (Cary Blair medium, refrigerated) |
| Methodology Used | Conventional Culture + MALDI-TOF Automated ID & AST |
| ICD-10-CM Code | A04.5 |
| LOINC Code | 43321-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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