Test Price
140 AED✅ Home Collection Available
MALDI-TOF MS Yeast Identification Test in Dubai | 140 AED | DNA Labs UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety.
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in Result Interpretation.
Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The MALDI-TOF MS Yeast Identification Test rapidly and precisely identifies yeast species from pure culture using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry, enabling targeted antifungal therapy and infection control.
| Feature | Our Test (MALDI-TOF MS) | Conventional Biochemical ID |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% species-level accuracy | 85-90%, often ambiguous for rare yeasts |
| Methodology | Mass spectrometry protein fingerprinting | Carbon assimilation & morphological tests |
| Turnaround Time | Same day (report by 9 pm) | 48–72 hours |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Dr. Ajay Singh (DHA License: 36234132) advises: “A positive yeast identification via MALDI-TOF is a powerful guide, but it must be interpreted within the full clinical picture—symptoms, host immunity, and colonization versus infection must always be weighed.”
Important Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. These results require clinical correlation.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Patients exhibiting signs of severe sepsis (e.g., persistent fever >38.5°C, hypotension unresponsive to fluids) require immediate empiric antifungal therapy—do not delay treatment for test results.
- Immunocompromised individuals with new onset confusion or meningeal signs alongside suspected fungemia need urgent referral, not outpatient testing.
- If the sample is frozen or hemolyzed, test must be rejected to prevent false-negative results; collect a fresh refrigerated pure growth specimen.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is a MALDI-TOF MS Yeast Identification test?
This advanced test rapidly identifies yeast species from a culture sample using protein mass spectrometry, providing your physician with precise species information for targeted antifungal treatment planning in under 8 hours.
2. How is the sample collected for yeast identification?
A sterile swab of the pure yeast growth on agar plate is obtained by a trained phlebotomist during home collection; the sample must be refrigerated immediately and never frozen to preserve viability.
3. What do my yeast identification results mean?
The report lists the exact yeast species (e.g., Candida albicans) along with susceptibility patterns; your doctor uses this to confirm infection and choose the most effective antifungal while avoiding drug resistance.
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 data is encrypted and handled according to UAE federal standards. Our DHA-licensed facility (License No. 1143) ensures full compliance with clinical governance and data privacy mandates.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | MALDI-TOF MS Yeast Identification |
| Price (AED) | 140 |
| Turnaround Time | Same day (by 9 PM) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Pure culture of yeast on agar plate |
| Methodology Used | Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | B37.9 |
| LOINC Code | 136-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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