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800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) RNA Qualitative PCR Test – Dubai, UAE | 800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Core Performance Indicators
- Diagnostic Accuracy: 99.9 % sensitivity and specificity for Plasmodium falciparum RNA via ISO 15189 accredited real-time PCR.
- Specimen Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection – available daily 8 AM – 11 PM.
- Result Delivery: Telephonic notification within 24 hours; full written report by email within 36 hours.
- Insurance Concierge: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
This qualitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay targets the 18S ribosomal RNA gene of Plasmodium falciparum from whole blood or dried blood spot specimens. It delivers definitive detection of falciparum malaria with laboratory results reported within 24 hours by phone. The method is the molecular gold standard for early diagnosis in returning travellers and UAE residents with potential exposure in endemic regions.
Method Comparison – Real-Time PCR vs. Conventional Techniques
| Parameter | Our Test (Real‑Time PCR) | Blood Smear / Rapid Diagnostic Test |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 99.9 % | 70–90 % |
| Specificity | 99.9 % | Variable |
| Detection Window | 1–2 days post symptom onset | 2–7 days post symptom onset |
| Turnaround Time | 24 h phone / 36 h email | 2–48 h, often delayed |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a general practitioner serving Dubai Healthcare City, I routinely evaluate patients with fever after travel to malaria-endemic areas. This PCR test provides the fastest, most reliable confirmation of P. falciparum infection, enabling prompt treatment. Clinical correlation with travel history, fever pattern, and physical findings remains essential—results must never be interpreted in isolation.”
— Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner, DHA Registration ID: 36234132
Medication Advisory
Inform your collection team about any recent or ongoing antimalarial therapy. Although these medications do not interfere with RNA detection, they must be documented for accurate clinical correlation. Never alter or discontinue prescribed treatment without consulting your physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Individuals unable to provide informed consent (minors require guardian consent in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability).
- Red Flag – Seek Emergency Care Immediately: High fever with rigors, confusion, severe headache, seizures, or bleeding gums.
- Red Flag – Seek Emergency Care Immediately: Persistent vomiting or inability to maintain oral hydration.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the window period for this Malaria PCR test?
The PCR assay reliably detects P. falciparum RNA within 1–2 days of symptom onset, offering near‑perfect sensitivity before parasites become visible on blood smear. If you have travelled to an endemic area and develop fever, testing is recommended without delay.
2. How is the sample collected for this test?
A certified phlebotomist collects a whole blood or dried blood spot specimen during a home visit using hospital-grade protocols. The specimen is transported in an ISO‑compliant temperature-controlled cold chain. Collection takes less than 10 minutes; consent and a brief travel history are required.
3. Do I need to fast or stop medications before the Malaria PCR?
No fasting or medication adjustment is necessary. Simply provide the blood sample after signing consent. Please inform the collection team about any antimalarial drugs taken recently; they do not interfere with RNA detection but are noted for clinical context.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE operates under DHA Facility License Number 1143 and complies with all applicable UAE federal data protection and health information governance statutes. Patient data is handled in strict 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. Clinical consent and safety procedures follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. No personal health information is shared without explicit patient consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) RNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR |
| Price (AED) | 800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours (phone notification) / 36 hours (full email report) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Whole blood or dried blood spot |
| Methodology Used | Real-time PCR (qPCR) targeting the 18S rRNA gene |
| ICD-10-CM Code | B50.9 (Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecified) |
| LOINC Code | 29615-9 (Plasmodium falciparum DNA [Presence] in Blood by NAA with probe detection) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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