Test Price
1,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid Second‑Line Panel in UAE | 1200 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval – sample retrieved directly from medical records; no home visit required.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post‑Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation.
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Test Overview & Methodology
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid Second‑Line Panel detects drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates against five critical second‑line agents, guiding personalized MDR‑TB therapy. The test employs the BACTEC MGIT 960 system, an automated fluorescence‑based phenotypic method that delivers results significantly faster than conventional solid media approaches.
| Feature | Our Test (Rapid DST Panel) | Conventional DST |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Automated Fluorescent MGIT 960 – phenotypic gold standard with high inter‑laboratory reproducibility | Manual proportion method on solid media – prone to observer error |
| Methodology | BACTEC MGIT 960 System – fluorescence‑based growth detection | Löwenstein‑Jensen (LJ) proportion method |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from pure culture receipt (report within 3 weeks) | 42–56 days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a DHA‑licensed General Practitioner, I emphasize that second‑line susceptibility profiles must be interpreted in the full clinical context of the patient’s treatment history, comorbidities, and epidemiological data. This panel empowers targeted therapy for drug‑resistant TB, but no single test replaces thorough clinical judgment.”
— Dr. Ajay Singh, DHA License 36234132
Advisory Notice
⚠ Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Results of this test should be reviewed by a qualified physician before any treatment adjustment.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Specimen containing non‑viable or contaminated growth; test cannot be performed.
- Patients on empirically started second‑line TB therapy without prior DST risk dissemination of resistant strains.
- If the patient develops hemoptysis, sudden chest pain, or altered mental status, seek immediate emergency care.
- Unstable life‑threatening condition warrants urgent hospital admission; do not delay for outpatient testing.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the rapid second‑line DST panel and why is it critical for TB treatment?
This panel rapidly identifies susceptibility to five essential second‑line antitubercular drugs, enabling precise MDR‑TB therapy and preventing treatment failure due to unrecognized resistance. The automated MGIT 960 system provides results in 21 days, far quicker than conventional methods.
2. How should I prepare for this test, and what specimens are needed?
No patient preparation is needed the laboratory processes a pure bacterial isolate obtained from a previous AFB culture sample. Our logistics team arranges secure retrieval of the existing specimen from the referring medical facility.
3. What is the turnaround time and cost for this test in UAE?
Results are reported within 21 days from receipt of a pure culture the cost is 1200 AED, inclusive of advanced ISO‑certified processing and telephonic clinical guidance.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This service 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. Additionally, clinical safety and patient consent are governed by Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All processes are validated under ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) and facility license 1143.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid Second‑Line Panel (5 drugs) |
| Price (AED) | 1,200 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 21 days from receipt of pure culture |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Pure, viable Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolate (archival specimen) |
| Methodology Used | BACTEC MGIT 960 System – automated fluorescence‑based growth detection |
| ICD-10-CM Code | A15.0 |
| LOINC Code | 100936-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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