Microbiology tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-10 Featured Gut Microbiome Comprehensive Analysis (Stool) Test This diagnostic test evaluates the diversity and composition of the gut bacterial community using stool DNA sequencing.	Stool	15 working days	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bacterial diversity", "Dysbiosis", "Beneficial bacteria", "Potential pathogens"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid antibiotics for 4 weeks", "Avoid probiotics for 2 weeks", "Collect sample using the provided sterile kit without dietary restrictions"] Indications ["Identifying dysbiosis", "Guiding dietary interventions", "Guiding probiotic interventions"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 54095-9 ICD-10: K63.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the diversity and composition of the gut bacterial community using stool DNA sequencing.
TEST-7 (1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of invasive fungal infections by measuring a key component of fungal cell walls in the serum.	Serum (glucan-free tube)	1 week from sample collection	1,800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["(1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan"] Parameters [{"name": "(1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No fasting needed", "Avoid glucan-containing products per medical advice", "Inform doctor about IV immunoglobulins or dialysis treatments"] Indications ["Suspected invasive fungal infection", "Immunocompromised patients", "Oncology patients", "Critical care patients"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 2239-3 ICD-10: B44.9 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of invasive fungal infections by measuring a key component of fungal cell walls in the serum.
TEST-372 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing (PCR) Test This test identifies bacterial and archaeal species present in a sample using DNA sequencing.	Peripheral Whole Blood (Streck Cell-Free DNA BCT Tube)	2 Weeks	800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bacterial species identification", "Archaeal species identification", "Microbial community composition"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting needed", "Stay hydrated", "Avoid strenuous exercise before collection", "Inform phlebotomist of medications or recent antibiotic courses"] Indications ["Diagnosis of infections", "Microbiome research", "Oncology investigations", "Identification of unculturable pathogens"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 54016-8 ICD-10: A49.9, B96.89 Clinical summary This test identifies bacterial and archaeal species present in a sample using DNA sequencing.
TEST-1026 Adenovirus (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of adenovirus RNA in respiratory specimens, indicating an active infection.	Respiratory Specimen (Nasopharyngeal Swab / Throat Swab)	36–48 Hours	700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Adenovirus RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected adenoviral infection", "Diagnosis of respiratory illness", "Epidemiological surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 98499-1 ICD-10: B97.0 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of adenovirus RNA in respiratory specimens, indicating an active infection.
TEST-1022 Adenovirus & Bocavirus RNA Qualitative Detection Test This test detects the presence of Adenovirus and Bocavirus RNA in respiratory specimens using real-time PCR.	Nasopharyngeal Swab / Respiratory Specimen	36–48 Hours	1,100.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Adenovirus RNA", "Bocavirus RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Inform nurse of all current medications"] Indications ["Diagnosis of acute respiratory infections", "Identification of Adenovirus or Bocavirus"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: ['88500-2', '94309-2'] ICD-10: ['B34.0', 'B97.89'] Clinical summary This test detects the presence of Adenovirus and Bocavirus RNA in respiratory specimens using real-time PCR.
TEST-1023 Adenovirus and Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Adenovirus and Bocavirus DNA in respiratory specimens.	Respiratory Specimen (Nasopharyngeal Swab / Sputum)	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email)	1,400.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Adenovirus DNA copy number", "Bocavirus DNA copy number"] Parameters [{"name": "Adenovirus Viral Load", "reference_range": " Preparation ["No fasting required", "No special preparation required", "Have recent clinical history, medication list, and prior reports available"] Indications ["Monitoring viral replication in immunocompromised patients", "Guiding pre-emptive antiviral therapy in transplant recipients", "Differentiating mild infection from invasive disease", "Assessing therapy response", "Ruling out viral resistance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 78575-1 ICD-10: B34.2, B97.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Adenovirus and Bocavirus DNA in respiratory specimens.
TEST-1027 Adenovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test This test quantifies the amount of adenovirus DNA in blood, plasma, or serum using qPCR.	Peripheral Blood (Plasma / Serum)	Phone: 36 hours / Email: 48 hours (up to 4th working day)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Adenovirus DNA copies per millilitre"] Parameters [{"name": "Adenovirus DNA Viral Load", "reference_range": " Preparation [] Indications ["Monitoring treatment response in immunocompromised patients", "Pre-emptive therapy in transplant patients", "Diagnosis of adenovirus viraemia in high-risk groups"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 36632-4 ICD-10: B34.2, B97.0 Clinical summary This test quantifies the amount of adenovirus DNA in blood, plasma, or serum using qPCR.
TEST-1020 Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Metapneumovirus & RSV RNA Detection and Differentiation Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of RNA from Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Metapneumovirus, and RSV in a respiratory sample.	Nasopharyngeal swab or sputum	36 hours by phone, 48 hours by email	1,600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Adenovirus RNA", "Bocavirus RNA", "Metapneumovirus RNA", "RSV RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Provide signed consent and brief clinical history"] Indications ["Acute respiratory symptoms", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory infections"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 79570-2 ICD-10: J06.9, B34.9 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of RNA from Adenovirus, Bocavirus, Metapneumovirus, and RSV in a respiratory sample.
TEST-870 AFB Culture & Anti-Tubercular DST Test This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the anti-tubercular drug capreomycin.	Pure M. tuberculosis isolate	21 days from pure culture receipt	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility to capreomycin"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No special patient preparation is required as the test uses a pre-grown pure culture isolate."] Indications ["Guidance for MDR-TB treatment modification", "Determining capreomycin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 59367-1 ICD-10: A15.0, Z16.341, Z15.0 Clinical summary This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the anti-tubercular drug capreomycin.
TEST-898 Aspergillus Multiplex Detection & Differentiation (RNA PCR) Test This test detects and differentiates RNA from five common Aspergillus species in blood, BAL, or tissue samples.	Blood, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Tissue Biopsy	4 working days (preliminary verbal in 36 hours)	1,700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Aspergillus RNA", "Species-specific RNA sequences"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "No medication stoppage required", "Bring signed consent form", "Provide detailed medical history including antifungal use"] Indications ["High clinical suspicion of invasive fungal disease", "Immunocompromised patients (neutropenia, solid organ transplants, prolonged ICU stays)", "Persistent fever despite broad-spectrum antibiotics"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 82361-2 ICD-10: B44.0, B44.7, B44.9 Clinical summary This test detects and differentiates RNA from five common Aspergillus species in blood, BAL, or tissue samples.
TEST-304 Bacterial Genome Sequencing and Reference-Based Analysis Test This test identifies bacterial species and detects antimicrobial resistance markers using whole-genome sequencing.	Peripheral whole blood (8–10 mL in EDTA)	8 weeks	3,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bacterial species identification", "Virulence factors", "Antimicrobial resistance genes"] Parameters [{"name": "Bacterial Genome Sequencing (NGS)", "reference_range": null}] Preparation [] Indications ["Identification of unknown pathogens", "Detection of antimicrobial resistance", "Guidance for targeted antibiotic therapy", "Monitoring treatment response"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 81294-8 ICD-10: A49.8, Z20.818, Z16.35 Clinical summary This test identifies bacterial species and detects antimicrobial resistance markers using whole-genome sequencing.
TEST-381 Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test This test detects antigens associated with common bacterial meningitis pathogens in serum or urine.	Serum, Urine	Same-day results (within 24 h, often 15 min read)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Capsular polysaccharide antigens", "Haemophilus influenzae type b", "Streptococcus pneumoniae", "Neisseria meningitidis"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No special preparation, such as fasting, is required", "Inform healthcare provider and phlebotomist about current medications", "Inform healthcare provider and phlebotomist about known allergies (especially to latex)", "Inform healthcare provider and phlebotomist about complete medical history"] Indications ["Patients presenting with clinical signs suggestive of bacterial meningitis", "Rapid triage tool for suspected meningitis cases"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 29576-3 ICD-10: G00.9 Clinical summary This test detects antigens associated with common bacterial meningitis pathogens in serum or urine.
TEST-995 Bacterial Pneumonia Multiplex RNA Detection & Differentiation Panel (7-Pathogen PCR) Test This test detects and differentiates RNA from seven common bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia.	Nasopharyngeal swab, blood, CSF, bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, nasopharyngeal secretions	Preliminary phone result within 36 hours; official report by the 4th working day.	2,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of bacterial RNA", "Pathogen differentiation"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific patient preparation required."] Indications ["Suspected bacterial pneumonia", "Need for rapid pathogen identification", "Failure of empiric antibiotic therapy", "Assessment of atypical pathogens"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 82159-5 ICD-10: J15.9, J15.7, A37.90 Clinical summary This test detects and differentiates RNA from seven common bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia.
TEST-990 Bacterial Pneumonia Multiplex RNA Detection Panel Test This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of RNA from three specific bacteria known to cause pneumonia: Bordetella pertussis, Legionella pneumophila, an...	Respiratory specimen (nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage)	48 hours (preliminary alert at 36 hours)	1,700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["RNA of Bordetella pertussis", "RNA of Legionella pneumophila", "RNA of Klebsiella pneumoniae", "Resistance gene insights (via WGS)"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing teeth 30 minutes before nasopharyngeal swab collection."] Indications ["Suspected bacterial pneumonia", "Need for rapid pathogen identification", "Failure of initial empirical therapy", "Epidemiological investigation"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 54081-2 ICD-10: J15.9, J15.0, A37.9, A48.1 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of RNA from three specific bacteria known to cause pneumonia: Bordetella pertussis, Legionella pneumophila, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
TEST-125 Bacterial Stranded Transcriptome Sequencing and Analysis Test This test evaluates active gene expression patterns within bacterial communities using strand-specific RNA sequencing.	Whole blood or bacterial culture pellet (1 mL)	8 weeks	3,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Active bacterial gene expression", "Strand-specific RNA transcripts", "Coding and non-coding elements"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Research in infectious diseases", "Clinical decision-making in infectious diseases", "Oncology research", "Autoimmune condition research"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 85760-5 ICD-10: Z13.89 Clinical summary This test evaluates active gene expression patterns within bacterial communities using strand-specific RNA sequencing.

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