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Influenza tests in Dubai & UAE

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Influenza diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-1391 H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Qualitative Real‑Time PCR Test This test detects the presence of genetic material from the pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus in a respiratory sample.	Nasopharyngeal Swab	Same Day (sample by 11 AM)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["H1N1 Influenza A Virus RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected H1N1 influenza infection", "Diagnosis confirmation", "Antiviral stewardship", "Infection control"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 60511-8 ICD-10: J09.X2 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of genetic material from the pandemic H1N1 influenza A virus in a respiratory sample.
TEST-854 H5N1 (Avian Influenza) PCR Test This test detects the presence of Influenza A/H5N1 viral RNA using RT-qPCR and provides detailed genomic information via whole-genome sequencing.	Nasopharyngeal swab (preferred) or lower respiratory specimen	24h phone alert / 36h email report (3rd working day)	1,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A/H5N1 viral RNA", "Viral strain lineage", "Antiviral resistance markers"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Continue all prescribed medications", "Inform nurse about any antiviral treatment"] Indications ["Suspected avian influenza infection", "Exposure to poultry or wild birds", "Travel to areas with known H5N1 outbreaks", "Severe respiratory illness"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 75292-5 ICD-10: J09.2 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of Influenza A/H5N1 viral RNA using RT-qPCR and provides detailed genomic information via whole-genome sequencing.
TEST-836 H7N2 & Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of H7N2 avian influenza and seasonal Influenza A viral RNA in respiratory specimens.	Nasopharyngeal swab, oropharyngeal swab, or sputum in viral transport medium	36 hours (phone); 48 hours (secure email)	1,400.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["H7N2 avian influenza viral RNA", "Seasonal Influenza A viral RNA"] Parameters [{"name": "H7N2 Viral Load", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Influenza A Viral Load", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab of any antiviral medications being taken"] Indications ["Suspected H7N2 avian influenza infection", "Suspected seasonal Influenza A infection", "Monitoring antiviral therapy response", "Infection control measures"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 62460-6 ICD-10: J09, J09.X1, Z15.82 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of H7N2 avian influenza and seasonal Influenza A viral RNA in respiratory specimens.
TEST-847 H7N2 & Influenza A RNA Qualitative Detection Test This test detects the RNA of H7N2 avian influenza A and Influenza A viruses using qPCR and WGS.	Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal Swab in Viral Transport Medium (VTM)	Preliminary phone alert within 36 hours; certified digital report within 96 hours (4 working days)	1,100.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["H7N2 Avian Influenza A RNA", "Influenza A RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected avian influenza infection", "Epidemiological investigation of influenza outbreaks", "Monitoring for antiviral resistance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 60274-1 ICD-10: J09.X Clinical summary This test detects the RNA of H7N2 avian influenza A and Influenza A viruses using qPCR and WGS.
TEST-825 H9N2 & Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of influenza A virus, including the H9N2 strain, present in a respiratory sample.	Nasopharyngeal swab or other respiratory specimen in viral transport medium	Phone report: 36 hours; Email: 48 hours (4th working day max)	1,400.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A viral load (log copies/mL)", "H9N2 viral load (log copies/mL)", "Whole Genome Sequencing confirmation"] Parameters [{"name": "Influenza A Viral Load", "reference_range": "Reported as log copies/mL"}, {"name": "H9N2 Viral Load", "reference_range": "Reported as log copies/mL"}] Preparation ["No specific fasting required.", "Inform the phlebotomist of any current medications."] Indications ["Monitoring antiviral therapy effectiveness", "Outbreak management", "Severity assessment", "Diagnosis of influenza A/H9N2", "Patients with severe symptoms or risk factors"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 73930-0 ICD-10: J09, J10.1 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of influenza A virus, including the H9N2 strain, present in a respiratory sample.
TEST-829 H9N7 and Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of genetic material from H9N7 avian influenza virus and Influenza A virus.	Respiratory Specimen (Nasopharyngeal Swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage)	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email report)	1,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["H9N7 avian influenza virus RNA", "Influenza A virus RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes prior to nasopharyngeal swab collection"] Indications ["Suspected influenza infection", "Need to differentiate between influenza A strains", "Public health surveillance for avian influenza"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 80293-4 ICD-10: J09.X9 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of genetic material from H9N7 avian influenza virus and Influenza A virus.
TEST-799 Influenza B Viral Load Quantitative Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Influenza B virus RNA in a respiratory sample.	Nasopharyngeal Swab / Respiratory Secretion	3rd working day (email), preliminary phone alert in 24h	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza B RNA copies per millilitre", "Viral load quantification"] Parameters [{"name": "Influenza B Viral Load", "reference_range": null}] Preparation [] Indications ["High-risk patients", "Hospitalised cases", "Immunocompromised individuals", "Antiviral dosing guidance", "Hospital discharge decisions", "Epidemic monitoring"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 49580-4 ICD-10: J10.1, J11.1 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Influenza B virus RNA in a respiratory sample.
TEST-790 Influenza Group A & B (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of genetic material (RNA) from Influenza A and B viruses in a nasopharyngeal sample.	Nasopharyngeal Swab	24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A viral RNA", "Influenza B viral RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid using nasal sprays or decongestants for at least 30 minutes prior to collection.", "A signed consent form and brief clinical history are required."] Indications ["Suspected influenza infection", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory illness", "Confirmation of rapid antigen test results", "Public health surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 76077-8 ICD-10: J10.1, J11.1 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of genetic material (RNA) from Influenza A and B viruses in a nasopharyngeal sample.

Category overview

Influenza: overview

Experiencing the sudden, brutal onset of high fevers, severe body aches, and a harsh dry cough during flu season demands rapid, highly specific viral detection to prevent severe respiratory complications. As a critical, high-speed diagnostic offering within our Microbiology and Virology departments, Influenza testing utilizes advanced rapid antigen assays or highly sensitive molecular RT-PCR to definitively detect Influenza A and Influenza B directly from your respiratory swab. By leveraging cutting-edge diagnostic technology, this vital screening provides immediate, same-day confirmation of the flu virus, providing the critical data needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in prescribing immediate, life-saving antiviral therapies (like oseltamivir) within the crucial 48-hour window, and initiating proactive isolation protocols. Widely respected for rapid, dependable respiratory diagnostics among top diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, uncompromising diagnostic accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Prioritize your immediate respiratory wellness—schedule your influenza testing in UAE, coordinate a comfortable home swab collection, or consult our dedicated medical team today.

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