CNS Infection Panel tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-408 Meningoencephalitis Advantage Panel Test This diagnostic test evaluates cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of 14 common viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens associated with meningitis and encephalitis.	Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)	Same Day (if sample received by 1 PM)	2,800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of 14 specific pathogens (viral, bacterial, fungal)", "Pathogen identification via multiplex PCR"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific dietary or fluid preparation is required.", "Inform your physician of any anticoagulant medications you are taking, as these may need to be temporarily adjusted."] Indications ["Suspected meningitis", "Suspected encephalitis", "Central nervous system infection"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 91851-8 ICD-10: G04.90, G03.9, Z20.828 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of 14 common viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens associated with meningitis and encephalitis.

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CNS Infection Panel: overview

When a patient presents with sudden, life-threatening inflammation of the brain or spinal cord, simultaneously testing for dozens of pathogens is the only way to ensure a rapid, accurate diagnosis. As an elite diagnostic tool in our Microbiology and Neurology services, the CNS (Central Nervous System) Infection Panel utilizes highly advanced multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously evaluate your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for a broad spectrum of common bacteria, viruses, and yeast (including Herpes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Cryptococcus). This expansive molecular screening slashes diagnostic wait times, offering the definitive clarity needed to safely guide your critical care team in pivoting from broad-spectrum empiric treatments to aggressive, highly targeted, life-saving precision therapies. Consistently trusted for emergency diagnostic excellence across premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, uncompromising analytical accuracy, and incredibly prompt reporting for urgent cases. Safeguard your foundational brain health—schedule your CNS infection panel testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample transfer, or consult our specialized medical specialists today.

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