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Legionella Antigen tests in Dubai & UAE

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Legionella Antigen diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-2380
Legionella Antigen Urine Test

This test detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine, aiding in the rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.

Urine (random, midstream) Same Day (if sample by 1 pm) 600.00 AED
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What it measures
["Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected Legionnaires' disease", "Severe pneumonia", "Pneumonia with renal involvement"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 17883-8 ICD-10: A48.1
Clinical summary
This test detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine, aiding in the rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.

Category overview

Legionella Antigen: overview

Navigating a severe, atypical pneumonia accompanied by high fevers and gastrointestinal symptoms—especially after exposure to large air conditioning systems or hot tubs—requires the fastest diagnostic intervention available. Integrated into our advanced Microbiology and Pulmonology services, Legionella Antigen testing evaluates your urine to rapidly detect the specific cellular markers shed by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria. By leveraging state-of-the-art rapid immunoassay technology, this vital screening provides immediate, same-day confirmation of Legionnaires' disease, offering the critical clarity needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in initiating immediate, life-saving, highly targeted antibiotic therapies (like macrolides or fluoroquinolones) and executing proactive respiratory care. Highly regarded for rapid, dependable emergency diagnostics among the best diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic precision, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Prioritize your immediate respiratory wellness—schedule your legionella antigen testing in UAE, coordinate a comfortable clinical sample collection, or reach out to our specialized medical specialists today.

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