Test Price
650 AEDโ Home Collection Available
Cultured AFB Antitubercular PAS Drug Susceptibility Test in UAE | 650 AED | DHA Licensed Lab 1143
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
UAE Gold Standard
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 15189:2012 Certified Automated Fluorescent MGIT 960 Processing for reliable MIC determination.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital Extraction Only โ Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety. Secure Medical Courier retrieval of the cultured isolate is employed.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Interpretation by DHA General Practitioner Dr. Ajay Singh (License 36234132) included.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 (reply within minutes).
Test Overview & Methodology
This advanced phenotypic test determines the in-vitro susceptibility of cultured Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex to p-aminosalicylic acid (PAS), a critical second-line antitubercular agent. It guides clinicians in tailoring multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) treatment, ensuring effective regimen selection and reducing the risk of amplification of resistance.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative (Lรถwenstein-Jensen Proportion Method) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Automated fluorescent detection, objective MIC determination | Manual colony counting, subjective interpretation |
| Methodology | BACTEC MGIT 960 โ gold standard phenotypic DST | Proportion method on solid LJ medium (obsolete by 2026) |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from pure culture receipt | 28โ35 days |
| Clinical Impact | Enables rapid, guideline-directed MDR-TB regimen | Delayed therapeutic decision; risk of empirical failure |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Dr. Ajay Singh, DHA License 36234132:
โAs a general practitioner managing infectious disease cases, I see the PAS susceptibility result as a vital piece of data for constructing a safe, effective MDR-TB treatment plan. This result must always be interpreted alongside clinical symptoms, radiological findings, and the full drug susceptibility profile. Patients must never adjust or discontinue prescribed antitubercular medications based on this report alone without a thorough consultation with their treating physician.โ
Clinical Advisory: Medication Adherence & Safety
Exclusion Criteria & Patient Safety Protocols
Strict Exclusion Criteria & Safety Triage
- This test requires a pure Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex culture; if no clinical isolate is available, a prior culture must be performed separately before susceptibility testing can proceed.
- Unconfirmed or contaminated specimen submissions will be rejected to avoid false susceptibility results and ensure patient safety.
- ๐จ ER Red Flags: If you experience hemoptysis (coughing blood), sudden severe chest pain, high fever unresponsive to antipyretics, or respiratory distress, do not wait for a scheduled collection โ proceed directly to the nearest emergency department immediately.
- As this is a Hospital Extraction Only procedure, all sample collections are performed under strict airborne infection control protocols within the accredited facility.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What exactly does the PAS drug susceptibility test measure, and why do I need it?
It measures whether Mycobacterium tuberculosis from your sample can grow in the presence of p-aminosalicylic acid, a crucial second-line drug used for multidrug-resistant TB. This directly guides your physician to choose an effective, non-resistant treatment regimen. Without this test, your doctor cannot safely incorporate PAS into your therapy, risking treatment failure and further resistance development.
2. Why does it take 21 days to get the report, and is there a faster alternative?
Phenotypic drug susceptibility testing by automated fluorescent MGIT 960 requires sufficient metabolic activity from the cultured bacilli to produce reliable signals, hence the 21-day incubation; this is the gold standard per international guidelines. Molecular tests may predict resistance genes for first-line drugs but cannot replace phenotypic DST for PAS sensitivity, making our method the most clinically actionable despite the required processing time.
3. How is the cultured isolate sample handled and transported safely?
The process begins strictly within a hospital setting where the isolate is obtained. Our DHA-licensed medical courier team then follows strict biological substance transport regulations, using triple-packaging and temperature-controlled cold-chain logistics to ensure zero transmission risk during the Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval to our central laboratory in Dubai Healthcare City.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection Framework
DNA Labs UAE strictly adheres to the 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 data, test results, and clinical records are encrypted, securely stored, and processed in compliance with DHA regulatory standards for confidentiality and privacy. Clinical safety and patient consent protocols follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Cultured AFB Antitubercular PAS Drug Susceptibility Test |
| Price (AED) | 650 |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from receipt of pure culture isolate |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Pure culture isolate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex |
| Methodology Used | Automated Fluorescent BACTEC MGIT 960 System |
| ICD-10-CM Code | A15.0 |
| LOINC Code | 50525-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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