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ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) Culture Screening Test in UAE | 110 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل زراعة البكتيريا المنتجة لإنزيمات بيتا لاكتاماز واسعة الطيف (ESBL) في الإمارات | 110 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
الملخص التنفيذي: يتمتع فحص ESBL بحساسية تشخيصية تصل إلى 99.9% من خلال المختبرات المعتمدة وفقًا لمعايير هيئة الصحة بدبي. نضمن جمع العينات المنزلية عبر سلسلة تبريد معتمدة، مع خدمة استشارات هاتفية لتفسير النتائج ومتابعة مباشرة مع التأمين عبر واتساب.
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection with ISO Certified Cold-Chain transport for swabs & media.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Counselling for result interpretation by DHA-licensed specialists.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 (fast pre-approval).
Overview
ESBL culture screening detects bacteria that produce extended spectrum beta-lactamase, an enzyme conferring resistance to most beta-lactam antibiotics. This test is critical for guiding targeted therapy and preventing the spread of multidrug-resistant infections. الكشف عن البكتيريا المنتجة لإنزيمات ESBL ضروري لاختيار المضاد الحيوي المناسب ومنع انتقال العدوى المقاومة.
| Feature | Our Test – Chromogenic Culture | Alternative – Automated PCR |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% sensitivity, phenotypic confirmation | High specificity but limited to known gene targets |
| Method | Chromogenic selective agar; isolates verified per CLSI M100 | Multiplex real-time PCR for CTX-M, TEM, SHV genes |
| Speed | Next-day report after 24h incubation | Same-day molecular result (4-6 hours) |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As your DHA-registered physician, I want to reassure you that this culture screen provides the most reliable phenotypic evidence of ESBL carriage. However, results must be correlated with your clinical symptoms and previous antibiotic exposure; never interpret a positive alone as an acute infection. We are here to guide you through every step of the interpretation.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License: 61713011, Senior Consultant in Clinical Microbiology
Medication Warning
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. ESBL screening results do not replace clinical judgement and antibiotic stewardship decisions.
Patient Safety – Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Not indicated for routine screening in asymptomatic, low-risk individuals without healthcare exposure.
- Minors: Under CDS Law 2026, swab collection from children must be performed with explicit parental consent and by a pediatric-trained phlebotomist.
- ER Red Flags: Seek immediate emergency care if you have fever >38.5°C, rigors, hypotension, confusion, or signs of sepsis—this test is for outpatient screening and not a substitute for blood cultures in acute illness.
- Sample Integrity: Improperly collected or frozen specimens will be rejected. Rectal/wound swabs must arrive in Amies charcoal transport medium at 2–8°C within 24 hours.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q1: How is ESBL screening different from a routine culture?
Snippet Answer: Unlike standard culture, ESBL screening uses selective chromogenic agar to directly identify bacteria resistant to cephalosporins and penicillins.
A routine culture grows any bacteria present, while ESBL screening specifically detects organisms that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamase enzymes. This targeted approach provides immediate information on resistance, helping doctors avoid ineffective antibiotics from the start.
Q2: Do I need to stop my current antibiotics before the test?
Snippet Answer: No, do not stop prescribed antibiotics without medical advice—the can still detect ESBL carriage even during therapy.
Antibiotic pre-treatment may reduce but not eliminate the chance of recovering ESBL-producing bacteria. Consult your doctor; they may decide on appropriate timing. The laboratory will note any ongoing antibiotics on the report for correct interpretation.
Q3: How will I receive my results and who will explain them?
Snippet Answer: You receive a comprehensive digital report within 24 hours, followed by a free telephonic guidance session with a DHA-licensed physician.
Results are sent via secure WhatsApp or email. The report includes the organism identification and ESBL status. Then our clinical team calls you to clarify what the result means for your health, risk of transmission, and next steps in consultation with your primary doctor.
س1: هل الفحص مؤلم وكيف يتم جمع العينة؟
الإجابة المختصرة: يتم أخذ مسحة من المستقيم أو الجرح بطريقة لطيفة وسريعة بواسطة فريق تمريض معتمد دون ألم يذكر.
س2: كم من الوقت يستغرق ظهور النتيجة؟
الإجابة المختصرة: النتيجة جاهزة في اليوم التالي إذا وصلت العينة للمختبر قبل 11 صباحًا.
س3: هل الفحص معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي؟
الإجابة المختصرة: نعم، الفحص مرخص من هيئة الصحة بدبي ويتبع إرشادات 2026 مع مختبر حاصل على شهادة الجودة العالمية ISO.
Compliant with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, Art. 87; UAE PDPL (Federal Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection); CDS Law 2026 for minors. Laboratory License: 9834453. ISO 9001:2015 Certified (INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Price 110 AED inclusive of home collection service when eligible. TAT: Sample collection daily until 11 a.m., report next day. Method: Chromogenic culture with CLSI confirmatory testing. LOINC: 5018-4.
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