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Metagenomics tests in Dubai & UAE

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Metagenomics diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-105 Clinical Metatranscriptomic Sequencing Analysis Test This test evaluates the active gene expression profiles of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses) and the host within a sample.	Peripheral Whole Blood (PAXgene Blood RNA Tube); Environmental / Clinical Swabs in DNA/RNA Shield	8 Weeks (Complex Bioinformatics)	5,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Active RNA Transcripts", "Host immune pathway expression", "Microbial gene expression"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Abstain from probiotics for 72 hours prior to collection.", "Abstain from digestive enzymes for 72 hours prior to collection.", "Abstain from antimicrobial supplements for 72 hours prior to collection."] Indications ["Complex infectious disease research", "Oncology research", "Suspected reactive arthritis (rheumatology)"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 92715-5 ICD-10: B99.9 Clinical summary This test evaluates the active gene expression profiles of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses) and the host within a sample.
TEST-310 DNA Viral Metagenome Sequencing and Analysis Test This test identifies the presence of viral nucleic acids, including known and novel viruses, within a patient's sample.	Whole Blood	8 Weeks	4,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Viral DNA", "Presence of known and novel viral genomes"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Provide a whole blood sample in the provided DNA stabilization tube"] Indications ["Diagnosis of viral infections", "Identification of novel viral pathogens", "Investigation of unexplained symptoms", "Assessment of potential viral triggers in autoimmune diseases"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 101696-5 ICD-10: B34.9 Clinical summary This test identifies the presence of viral nucleic acids, including known and novel viruses, within a patient's sample.
TEST-203 DNA Viral Metagenome Sequencing Data Analysis Test This test identifies and characterizes DNA viral sequences from a whole blood sample using metagenomic next-generation sequencing.	Whole Blood (peripheral, EDTA)	4 weeks	2,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["DNA viral sequences", "Viral genome coverage"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting or special preparation is needed"] Indications ["Diagnosis in complex infectious cases", "Diagnosis in oncological cases", "Diagnosis in rheumatological cases", "Cases where standard panels fail"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 94035-3 ICD-10: Z01.89 Clinical summary This test identifies and characterizes DNA viral sequences from a whole blood sample using metagenomic next-generation sequencing.
TEST-55 Metatranscriptome Sequencing Analysis Test This test evaluates the active gene expression of the microbial community within a sample.	Peripheral Whole Blood	1 Week	3,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Active microbial RNA transcripts", "Real-time gene expression", "Metabolic pathways"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Tracking therapy responses", "Mapping host-microbe interactions", "Guiding precision interventions", "Autoimmune profiling", "Oncology treatment monitoring", "Biological age optimisation"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 95829-7 ICD-10: Z13.89 Clinical summary This test evaluates the active gene expression of the microbial community within a sample.
TEST-90 Metatranscriptome Sequencing Test This test evaluates the active gene expression of the entire microbial community within a sample.	Whole Blood (≤5 mL)	5 weeks	4,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Active microbial gene expression (RPKM/TPM)", "Functional activity of microbial communities"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Monitoring tumour-microbiome interactions", "Evaluating gut microbial functional shifts related to ageing", "Assessing therapy response"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 94474-1 ICD-10: Z13.89 Clinical summary This test evaluates the active gene expression of the entire microbial community within a sample.
TEST-56 RNA Viral Metagenome Sequencing Data Analysis Test This test identifies RNA viruses, including novel strains, from a whole blood sample using next-generation sequencing.	Whole blood (3 mL minimum) or extracted DNA	4 weeks	3,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of RNA viruses", "Viral genetic material"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No special preparation required", "Share recent antiviral therapy or immunomodulatory medication history"] Indications ["Investigating oncoviruses", "Exploring viral triggers of autoimmune flares", "Biomarker discovery in complex infectious presentations", "Diagnosing complex or undiagnosed infections"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88516-1 ICD-10: B34.9 Clinical summary This test identifies RNA viruses, including novel strains, from a whole blood sample using next-generation sequencing.
TEST-308 Shotgun Metagenome Sequencing and Analysis Test This test evaluates the complete microbial community present in a clinical sample, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, using culture-independent sequencing.	Whole Blood (DNA Extract)	8 Weeks (Comprehensive Analysis with Expert Review)	4,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Microbial DNA", "Functional gene potential", "Antimicrobial resistance markers", "Virulence factors"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Do not alter or discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your physician."] Indications ["Oncology", "Rheumatology", "Complex infectious disease research", "Identification of fastidious or unculturable pathogens", "Antimicrobial resistance profiling"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 92982-4 ICD-10: Z11.9, Z13.79, Z15.89 Clinical summary This test evaluates the complete microbial community present in a clinical sample, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, using culture-independent sequencing.
TEST-200 Shotgun Metagenome Sequencing Data Analysis Test This test provides a comprehensive analysis of all microbial DNA in a sample, identifying bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and functional genes.	Whole Blood (Peripheral) or Pre-extracted DNA	4 Weeks	2,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Microbial DNA (Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Parasites)", "Functional Genes"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required for whole blood collection", "Inform phlebotomist of bleeding disorders or medications", "If providing pre-extracted DNA, ensure storage at -20°C and transport on dry ice"] Indications ["Investigating microbiome-immune axis in autoimmunity", "Assessing gut microbiota impact on immunotherapy response", "Biomarker discovery", "Functional metagenomics", "Diagnosing complex conditions"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 101554-3 ICD-10: Z13.0, Z20.828, Z15.09 Clinical summary This test provides a comprehensive analysis of all microbial DNA in a sample, identifying bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and functional genes.

Category overview

Metagenomics: overview

Investigating severe, completely unexplained systemic infections where all standard cultures and traditional PCR tests remain negative requires the absolute pinnacle of modern diagnostic technology. As an elite, high-resolution diagnostic offering within our Molecular Microbiology department, Metagenomics utilizes Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to blindly sequence and map every single piece of microbial DNA or RNA present in your clinical sample. By leveraging this state-of-the-art genomic profiling, this expansive screening definitively identifies any bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite—without needing to know what to look for in advance. This provides the ultimate diagnostic clarity necessary to safely guide aggressive, life-saving precision therapies for the most complex, "mystery" medical cases. Widely respected for advanced technical excellence across premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and highly reliable reporting. Secure the absolute diagnostic confidence your complex care requires—schedule your metagenomics testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample collection, or consult our dedicated molecular experts.

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