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Meningoencephalitis Panel tests in Dubai & UAE

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3,500.00 AED

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Meningoencephalitis Panel diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-405
Meningoencephalitis (ME) Panel Test

This diagnostic test evaluates cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of DNA/RNA from 14 common pathogens causing meningitis and encephalitis.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Same day (sample received by 1 pm, results by evening) 3,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Pathogen DNA/RNA (Viral, Bacterial, Fungal)", "Presence of specific CNS pathogens"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected meningitis", "Suspected encephalitis", "Evaluation of CNS infection in critically ill patients", "Need for rapid pathogen identification to guide therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 54111-3 ICD-10: G04.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of DNA/RNA from 14 common pathogens causing meningitis and encephalitis.

Category overview

Meningoencephalitis Panel: overview

When a patient presents with sudden, life-threatening inflammation of the brain and spinal membranes, testing sequentially for pathogens costs valuable time; simultaneous, comprehensive screening is the only viable option. Integrated into our elite Microbiology and Neurology services, the Meningoencephalitis Panel utilizes cutting-edge multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously evaluate your CSF for 14 or more of the most common bacterial, viral, and fungal targets (including Herpes Simplex, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Cryptococcus). This expansive molecular screening delivers a definitive infectious profile in hours, safely guiding your critical care team in pivoting from broad-spectrum empiric drugs to highly targeted, aggressive, and life-saving precision therapies. Consistently trusted for clinical rigor among the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees absolute patient confidentiality, uncompromising diagnostic accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Protect your neurological futureβ€”book your meningoencephalitis panel testing in UAE, arrange a secure clinical sample transfer, or reach out to our expert medical specialists today.

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