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Cholera tests in Dubai & UAE

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Cholera diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-564
Vibrio cholerae Multiplex Detection & Differentiation (O1, Non-O1, O139, ctx Gene) RNA Qualitative Test

This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1, non-O1, O139, and the cholera toxin gene (ctx) in patient or environmental samples.

Stool, environmental water, or culture isolate 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 RNA", "Vibrio cholerae serogroup non-O1 RNA", "Vibrio cholerae serogroup O139 RNA", "Cholera toxin gene (ctx) RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation is needed for sample collection."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of cholera infection", "Outbreak investigation", "Identification of specific Vibrio cholerae serogroups", "Detection of cholera toxin gene for virulence assessment"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 51145-7 ICD-10: A00.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1, non-O1, O139, and the cholera toxin gene (ctx) in patient or environmental samples.

Category overview

Cholera: overview

Enduring the sudden, explosive onset of severe, "rice-water" diarrhea and profound vomiting demands immediate, life-saving diagnostic intervention to prevent catastrophic systemic dehydration. Representing a critical emergency diagnostic tool within our Microbiology and Enteric services, Cholera testing utilizes rapid stool antigen tests and specialized culturing on selective media to specifically isolate the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. By leveraging state-of-the-art microbiological technology, this crucial screening definitively confirms this highly contagious, waterborne infection, providing the definitive data needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in initiating aggressive, immediate intravenous rehydration protocols, targeted antibiotic therapies to reduce transmission, and urgent public health reporting. Highly regarded for rapid, dependable gastrointestinal diagnostics among top diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees strict patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic precision, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Protect your systemic resilienceβ€”book your cholera testing in UAE, arrange a highly secure clinical sample collection, or connect with our dedicated medical team.

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