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Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST – Moxifloxacin in UAE | 800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing, using automated fluorometric susceptibility testing on pure M. tuberculosis complex isolates.
- Sample Logistics: Pure culture isolate must be provided from an accredited hospital laboratory. Mobile home phlebotomy is not applicable. Complimentary temperature-controlled courier for isolate transport.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post-test clinical correlation and result interpretation by a DHA-licensed physician before final report release.
- Insurance & Direct Billing Verification: Instant WhatsApp confirmation at +971 54 548 8731 – all major UAE insurers accepted.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST – Moxifloxacin is a definitive second‑line drug susceptibility test that determines whether the patient’s Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolate is resistant or susceptible to moxifloxacin, a key fluoroquinolone. This information guides effective, individualized MDR‑TB treatment regimens and prevents empirical therapy failures.
| Feature | Our Test (DHA-Licensed Lab #1143) | Closest Alternative (Non-ISO Labs) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Automated Fluorescent MIC determination with full QC per CLSI M24‑A2 | Manual proportion method, higher inter‑operator variability |
| Methodology | Automated Fluorometric MGIT‑based DST, ISO calibrated | Conventional LJ medium, slower and less standardised |
| Speed (TAT) | 21 days from pure culture receipt (samples daily by 3:30 pm) | 28–42 days typical |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
As a General Practitioner, I rely on accurate drug susceptibility testing to tailor effective MDR‑TB regimens. The Moxifloxacin DST result is critical in choosing the right fluoroquinolone. I always interpret the report in context of the patient’s full history and imaging.
Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner | DHA Registration ID: 36234132
Important Medication Advisory
⚠️ Do Not Discontinue Prescribed Medications
Do not discontinue any prescribed antitubercular or other medication without explicit advice from your treating physician. This DST result provides only one part of the resistance puzzle and should be correlated with clinical evaluation.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Urgent Red Flags
- Exclusion: This test requires a pure, viable isolate of M. tuberculosis complex. Do not submit mixed cultures or non‑tuberculous mycobacteria; the laboratory will reject specimens that do not meet sterility and purity standards.
- Red Flag (Post‑Result): If the report indicates intermediate resistance or heteroresistance, seek immediate infectious disease consultation; moxifloxacin should not be used as a core agent in that scenario—alternative regimens per DHA TB guidelines must be activated.
- Red Flag (Clinical): If the patient develops new visual disturbances, severe diarrhoea, or tendon pain after starting moxifloxacin, these are fluoroquinolone‑associated adverse events that require urgent medical evaluation.
- Regulatory Compliance: All samples are processed in accordance 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. The laboratory maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and follows DHA‑MOHAP reporting mandates.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. Why is a cultured isolate required instead of a direct sputum sample for this moxifloxacin DST?
A pure, viable culture of M. tuberculosis is mandatory to accurately determine moxifloxacin susceptibility using the automated fluorometric method, as direct specimen testing cannot distinguish between viable and dead bacilli nor ensure sufficient inoculum and purity. Therefore, your physician will first order an AFB culture; once the laboratory isolates the pathogen, the same isolate is used for this highly reliable DST.
2. How is the pure isolate transported to the lab, and what are the storage requirements?
The isolate must be submitted in a sterile, leak‑proof container within an appropriate culture medium and shipped under refrigerated conditions. Our laboratory provides detailed transport instructions and a complimentary temperature‑controlled courier service to ensure viability.
3. When will I receive the Moxifloxacin DST result and what should I do afterwards?
The report is available within 21 days from receipt of the pure culture (samples accepted daily until 3:30 pm). Once issued, your physician will interpret the susceptibility profile in conjunction with your clinical status and other DSTs to finalise a safe, effective MDR‑TB regimen; a telephonic consultation with a DHA‑licensed physician is included to explain the findings and next steps.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE (DHA Facility License No. 1143) operates in full compliance with:
- Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) – ensuring patient data confidentiality and secure processing.
- Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields – governing electronic health records and digital diagnostics.
- Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability – ensuring clinical safety and informed consent for all testing procedures.
All laboratory processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified and subject to regular DHA and MOHAP audits.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST – Moxifloxacin |
| Price (AED) | 800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from receipt of pure culture isolate (samples accepted daily until 3:30 PM) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Pure Culture Isolate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex |
| Methodology Used | Automated Fluorometric MGIT-based Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) per CLSI M24-A2 |
| ICD-10-CM Code | U84.0, A15.0 |
| LOINC Code | 94030-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License Number: 1143 Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE Lab: DNA Labs UAE |
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