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700 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Cultured AFB Anti-Tubercular DST for Clofazimine in UAE | 700 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity – Phenotypic DST via ISO-accredited automated fluorescence system; gold standard for clofazimine susceptibility.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety.
- Clinical Guidance: Post-test telephonic interpretation by DHA-licensed specialists – actionable insights for MDR‑TB therapy.
- Insurance & Billing: Direct verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 – fast pre‑approval.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Cultured AFB Anti‑Tubercular DST for Clofazimine is a phenotypic drug susceptibility test that determines whether your Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolate is sensitive to clofazimine – a key second‑line agent in multidrug‑resistant TB (MDR‑TB) regimens.
| Feature | Our Test (MGIT DST) | Closest Alternative (LPA Genotypic) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Automated Fluorescence‑Based Liquid Culture (BACTEC MGIT 960) – phenotypic, direct growth measurement | Molecular Line Probe Assay (GenoType MTBDRsl) – detects Rv0678 mutations |
| Precision | 100% concordance with clinical outcome; detects both known and novel resistance mutations | ~90% sensitivity for known clofazimine resistance mutations; may miss rare variants |
| Turnaround | 21 days from pure isolate (reporting accordingly) | 1 day after DNA extraction |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a general practitioner managing complex MDR‑TB cases alongside specialists, I emphasize that this culture‑based DST provides definitive clofazimine susceptibility data. However, results must be integrated with clinical course and imaging. Never modify your anti‑TB regimen without consulting your doctor.”
– Dr. Ajay Singh (DHA License: 36234132, General Practitioner)
Medication Advisory
⚠️ Do Not Self-Adjust
Do not discontinue or change prescribed anti‑tuberculosis medication without consulting your physician. Abrupt alterations may lead to resistance amplification and clinical deterioration. Always follow your treatment plan exactly as directed.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Exclusion: Test requires a viable pure culture of M. tuberculosis complex; if initial AFB culture is negative or contaminated, DST cannot be performed.
- Exclusion: Samples with insufficient growth (<10³ CFU/mL) or mixed flora may be rejected.
- ER Red Flags: If you experience massive hemoptysis, acute respiratory distress, chest pain with fainting, or high fever >39°C while awaiting results, seek emergency care immediately.
- Pregnancy/Pediatrics: Test is indicated only under specialist supervision; guardian consent is mandatory for minors as per UAE medical liability regulations.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the Clofazimine DST, and why do I need it?
Clofazimine DST determines if your tuberculosis bacteria are sensitive to this crucial MDR‑TB drug, enabling precise, cure‑oriented treatment. This phenotypic test uses live bacterial culture in an automated system to measure growth in the presence of the drug. If your isolate is resistant, your physician will avoid clofazimine and select an effective alternative regimen, preventing treatment failure.
2. How should I prepare for the specimen collection, and will it hurt?
No direct preparation is required from you; your laboratory will process a pure bacterial isolate already obtained from a prior sputum or tissue culture. This means the actual DST is performed on the bacteria grown in the lab, not on a fresh sample. However, you may have undergone a sputum induction or bronchoscopy weeks earlier. If you’re still symptomatic, maintain adequate hydration and inform your doctor of all current medications.
3. When will I get my result, and who will explain it?
Your detailed report will be available within 21 working days from the receipt of the pure isolate by our laboratory. The extended turnaround is necessary because mycobacteria grow slowly. A DHA‑licensed general practitioner will provide a complimentary telephonic interpretation call to explain the susceptibility profile, discuss implications for your MDR‑TB regimen, and answer any clinical questions.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
- Licensed by Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Facility License #1143; operational under DNA Labs UAE.
- Accredited ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) – ensuring global quality management.
- All clinical testing and patient consent comply with Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- Health data handled under 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 – encrypted, never shared without consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Cultured AFB Anti-Tubercular DST for Clofazimine |
| Price (AED) | 700 |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from pure isolate |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety. |
| Methodology Used | Automated Fluorescence‑Based Liquid Culture System (BACTEC MGIT 960); CLSI M24-A2 |
| ICD-10-CM Code | A15.0, Z16.39, U82.2 |
| LOINC Code | 29580-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License #1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE — Corporate Lab: DNA Labs UAE |
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