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650 AED✅ Home Collection Available
AFB Culture & Anti-Tubercular DST – Capreomycin Test in UAE | 650 AED | DHA Accredited
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity for capreomycin susceptibility detection using ISO 9001:2015 accredited automated fluorescent methodology.
- Premium Logistics: 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 on result interpretation by a DHA-licensed physician.
- Insurance Support: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The AFB Culture with Anti-Tubercular Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) for Capreomycin determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex to the second-line injectable agent capreomycin. This highly specialised test, processed only on pure culture isolates under strict cold-chain conditions, guides MDR‑TB treatment modification when first-line regimens fail.
| Parameter | Our Test (DHA‑Accredited) | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Automated Fluorescent Broth‑Based System (MGIT 960) – DHA standard | Manual proportion method (agar dilution) – slower, subjective reading |
| TAT | 21 days from pure culture receipt | 30+ days |
| Specimen Integrity | Mandatory cold chain, sterile screw‑capped transport – ISO logistical compliance | Often no enforced cold chain, risking viability loss |
| Clinical Correlation | Immediate telephonic interpretation support from DHA physician | Generic lab report without clinical commentary |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"As a physician, I understand that waiting 21 days for capreomycin DST can be deeply unsettling for patients and their families. This test provides life‑saving precision for MDR‑TB management, yet it must always be correlated with the full clinical context, radiological findings, and all other drug susceptibility panels." Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
— Dr. Ajay Singh | Title: General Practitioner | DHA Registration ID: 36234132
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Absolute Contraindications: Active massive haemoptysis; children < 18 years without documented guardian consent (per Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability).
- Red Flags – Seek Immediate Emergency Care if: Sudden severe chest pain, new‑onset shortness of breath at rest, or large‑volume bleeding.
- Specimen Handling Warning: The test requires a pure M. tuberculosis isolate submitted in a sterile screw‑capped container inside a sealed plastic bag, shipped refrigerated. Failure to maintain cold chain voids result validity.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. Why is this capreomycin DST necessary when I am already on TB treatment?
Capreomycin DST determines whether your tuberculosis strain is resistant to this second-line drug, enabling your doctor to tailor a safer, more effective treatment regimen. This test is essential when first‑line therapy fails or when MDR‑TB is suspected, ensuring that capreomycin is only used if it will truly benefit you. Results guide clinicians in avoiding ineffective or toxic antibiotics, ultimately protecting your lung health and reducing transmission risk.
2. How should I prepare for the specimen collection, and can it be done at home?
No special patient preparation is required; however, the test uses a pure culture isolate previously grown from your sputum or other sample, so no new collection is needed from you. Our hospital‑grade logistics team will coordinate secure medical courier retrieval of the pre‑prepared isolate container from your supervising clinic or hospital. Please confirm transport logistics via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731 to ensure viability is maintained.
3. When will I receive my results, and who will explain them?
Results are reported within 21 days after the laboratory receives the pure culture isolate, with immediate telephonic clinical guidance from a DHA‑licensed physician included. You will receive a comprehensive interpretive report that details the capreomycin susceptibility category and its implications for your treatment plan. If you have not received a call, you can WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 for real‑time status updates.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection: This service operates in full compliance with 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. Patient consent and clinical safety protocols adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Clinical Governance: Dr. Ajay Singh (General Practitioner, DHA 36234132) provides telephonic guidance and supervises clinical correlation.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | AFB Culture & Anti-Tubercular DST – Capreomycin |
| Price (AED) | 650 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from pure culture receipt |
| 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 Fluorescent Broth‑Based System (MGIT 960) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | A15.0, Z16.341, Z15.0 |
| LOINC Code | 59367-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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