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Leprosy tests in Dubai & UAE

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600.00–800.00 AED

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Leprosy diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-762 Mycobacterium leprae (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This qualitative nucleic acid amplification test detects the presence of Mycobacterium leprae ribosomal RNA in clinical specimens.	Skin lesion scraping, nasal swab, or urine	Phone: 24 h, Email: 36 h (3rd working day)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium leprae ribosomal RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Sign consent document", "Bring clinical history or previous leprosy treatment records"] Indications ["Suspected leprosy infection", "Diagnosis of paucibacillary leprosy", "Monitoring treatment response (in specific contexts)", "Epidemiological investigation"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 98187-4 ICD-10: A30.9 Clinical summary This qualitative nucleic acid amplification test detects the presence of Mycobacterium leprae ribosomal RNA in clinical specimens.
TEST-768 Mycobacterium leprae Bacterial Load Test This test quantifies Mycobacterium leprae DNA in a patient sample using qPCR and WGS.	Punch Biopsy, Ear Lobe Smear, Nasal Mucosal Scraping, Lesion Curating	24-36 Hours from Sample Receipt	800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium leprae DNA load", "Drug resistance mutations (dapsone, rifampicin, ofloxacin)"] Parameters [{"name": "Mycobacterium leprae DNA Load", "reference_range": "Reported as copies/mL; interpretation depends on clinical context and treatment stage."}, {"name": "Dapsone Resistance (folP1)", "reference_range": "Detected/Not Detected"}, {"name": "Rifampicin Resistance (rpoB)", "reference_range": "Detected/Not Detected"}, {"name": "Ofloxacin Resistance (gyrA)", "reference_range": "Detected/Not Detected"}] Preparation [] Indications ["Diagnosis of leprosy", "Monitoring treatment efficacy", "Detection of drug resistance", "Assessment of bacillary clearance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 98515-7 ICD-10: A30.9, A30.5 Clinical summary This test quantifies Mycobacterium leprae DNA in a patient sample using qPCR and WGS.

Category overview

Leprosy: overview

Investigating chronic, painless skin patches, unexplained numbness, or progressive nerve damage requires a deeply specialized diagnostic evaluation to confirm the presence of an ancient, stealthy pathogen. Representing a critical diagnostic offering in our Microbiology and Dermatopathology departments, Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) testing utilizes specialized slit-skin smears, Acid-Fast stains, and ultra-sensitive molecular PCR to detect the Mycobacterium leprae bacteria in your tissue. Utilizing cutting-edge microscopic and molecular technology, this vital screening definitively confirms this chronic infectious disease, safely guiding your healthcare provider in prescribing essential, highly personalized multi-drug therapy (MDT) to halt transmission, cure the infection, and prevent irreversible neurological damage. Trusted for compassionate, highly specialized diagnostics across premier diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees absolute patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and incredibly efficient reporting. Protect your long-term neurological and dermatological health—book your leprosy testing in UAE, arrange a secure clinical sample transfer, or consult our dedicated medical team.

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