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Fungal Antigen tests in Dubai & UAE

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Fungal Antigen diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-1289 Galactomannan (Aspergillus Antigen) Bronchoalveolar Lavage Test This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of Aspergillus galactomannan antigen in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid to detect invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.	Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)	Same day (sample by 9 AM Tue/Thu/Sat)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Aspergillus galactomannan antigen"] Parameters [{"name": "Galactomannan Index", "reference_range": " Preparation ["No fasting or medication changes are required.", "Follow pulmonologist’s instructions for the bronchoscopy procedure."] Indications ["Suspected invasive pulmonary aspergillosis", "Immunocompromised patients with respiratory symptoms"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 40485-2 ICD-10: B44.0 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of Aspergillus galactomannan antigen in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid to detect invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.

Category overview

Fungal Antigen: overview

Investigating deep-seated, systemic fungal infections—especially in heavily immunocompromised patients or those undergoing chemotherapy—requires rapid, highly sensitive diagnostic intervention. As a critical diagnostic tool within our advanced Mycology services, Fungal Antigen testing (such as Galactomannan assays) directly evaluates your blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the specific molecular components shed by invasive fungi like Aspergillus. By leveraging state-of-the-art automated immunoassay technology, this vital screening definitively confirms invasive mycoses days before traditional cultures turn positive, providing the definitive data needed to safely guide your critical care team in initiating immediate, life-saving intravenous antifungal therapies. Highly regarded for specialized infectious disease excellence across the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees absolute patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and incredibly efficient turnaround times. Protect your systemic resilience—book your fungal antigen testing in UAE, arrange a secure clinical sample transfer, or reach out to our expert medical specialists.

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