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Drug Resistance tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-1360 Hain's Mycobacterium Tuberculosis First-Line Drug Resistance Profile Test This test identifies genetic mutations associated with resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.	Sputum (expectorated or induced), Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), or Cultured Isolates	48 hours (report in 2–3 working days)	550.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Genetic mutations in rpoB gene", "Genetic mutations in katG gene", "Genetic mutations in inhA gene"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Rinse mouth with water before sputum collection", "Avoid eating immediately before sputum collection", "Fasting for 6-8 hours prior to bronchoscopy (for BAL)"] Indications ["Diagnosis of pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis", "Detection of rifampicin resistance", "Detection of isoniazid resistance", "Guidance for anti-TB treatment regimens"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 83065-5 ICD-10: A15.0, Z16.24, Z16.341 Clinical summary This test identifies genetic mutations associated with resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Drug Resistance: overview

In the face of failing antibiotic treatments or persistent, aggressive infections, proactively identifying the exact biological mechanisms blocking your cure is an absolute necessity. Representing an elite diagnostic offering within our advanced Microbiology services, Drug Resistance testing rigorously evaluates your cultured bacterial or fungal isolate using cutting-edge phenotypic assays and molecular PCR to detect dangerous resistance genes (like mecA for MRSA or blaKPC for Carbapenemases). Utilizing this state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this crucial molecular profiling immediately flags "superbugs," offering the definitive clarity needed to safely guide your infectious disease team in completely overhauling your treatment plan and tailoring highly targeted, life-saving precision antimicrobial therapies. Widely respected for clinical rigor and patient safety across the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees strict patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic accuracy, and incredibly prompt reporting. Protect your systemic defense—book your drug resistance testing in UAE, arrange a secure clinical sample collection, or connect with our dedicated medical professionals.

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