Microbiology tests in Dubai & UAE

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Microbiology diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
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-722 MRSA Multiplex Detection & Differentiation Qualitative PCR Test This test detects the presence of genetic material specific to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).	Nasal swab, skin lesion, boil biopsy, whole blood, tissue	Preliminary verbal result within 36 hours; final report on the 4th working day.	900.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of mecA/mecC resistance genes"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid taking systemic antibiotics active against MRSA within 48 hours prior to sample collection."] Indications ["Suspected MRSA infection", "Screening high-risk patients", "Guiding antibiotic therapy", "Infection control surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 89558-3 ICD-10: B95.62, Z22.32 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of genetic material specific to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
TEST-759 MTB Complex / MOTT (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of ribosomal RNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (MOTT) in respiratory specimens.	Sputum (expectorated or induced) / Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)	24–36 hours	700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterial ribosomal RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required for sputum.", "Avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes before providing a sputum sample.", "Sign consent form and provide clinical history."] Indications ["Suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis", "Suspected non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection", "Need for rapid diagnosis", "Monitoring treatment response"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 51687-4 ICD-10: A15.9, B95.1 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of ribosomal RNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (MOTT) in respiratory specimens.
TEST-765 MTB Complex Bacterial Load Test This test quantifies the DNA load of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in clinical specimens using Real-Time PCR.	Sputum, BAL, Pleural Fluid, Synovial Fluid, Pus, Tissue, Urine	24-36 Hours	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA load"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific patient preparation required"] Indications ["Diagnosis of active tuberculosis", "Monitoring response to antitubercular therapy", "Assessment of bacterial burden"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 34891-7 ICD-10: A15.0 Clinical summary This test quantifies the DNA load of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in clinical specimens using Real-Time PCR.
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.
TEST-910 Mycobacterium tuberculosis (AFB) Culture and Rifabutin Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) Test This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates to the anti-TB drug rifabutin.	Pure bacterial isolate from prior AFB culture	21 days from culture initiation to final DST report	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility to rifabutin", "Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for rifabutin"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected or confirmed tuberculosis", "Prior exposure to anti-TB drugs", "Suspected or confirmed multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)", "Need for tailored anti-TB therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 20866-9 ICD-10: A15.0 Clinical summary This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates to the anti-TB drug rifabutin.
TEST-758 Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTB) RNA Detection Qualitative PCR Test This test detects the presence of RNA from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, indicating an active infection.	Sputum / Lower Respiratory Specimen	24 hours (preliminary), 3 working days (official)	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected active tuberculosis infection", "Diagnosis of pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 53791-3 ICD-10: A15.0 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of RNA from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, indicating an active infection.
TEST-2597 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis PCR Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in clinical specimens.	Sputum, EDTA blood, body fluids, tissue	Next day (≤24 h) for negative result; 4 days for positive confirmation and resistance profiling	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Submit first-morning sputum (or urine) on three consecutive days.", "Avoid eating, drinking, or brushing teeth before collection.", "No special preparation required for blood samples."] Indications ["Suspected active tuberculosis", "Confirmation of pulmonary or extrapulmonary TB", "Rapid diagnosis needed for treatment guidance", "Drug resistance profiling"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 41166-5 ICD-10: A15.0, Z11.1 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in clinical specimens.
TEST-1326 Mycobacterium tuberculosis Qualitative PCR Test This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA using a real-time PCR assay.	Respiratory specimen (e.g., Sputum)	3–4 business days	650.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA", "Insertion sequence IS6110"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Collect deep cough sputum sample in the morning before eating or drinking.", "Rinse mouth with plain water before collection.", "Avoid mouthwash or toothpaste before sampling."] Indications ["Suspected pulmonary tuberculosis", "Smear-negative tuberculosis suspects", "Rapid diagnosis needed"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 5004-6 ICD-10: A15.0 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA using a real-time PCR assay.
TEST-920 Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rifampicin Drug Susceptibility Test (AFB Culture DST-RIF) This diagnostic test evaluates Mycobacterium tuberculosis for susceptibility to the antibiotic rifampicin.	Clinical Specimen (Sputum / Bronchial Wash)	21 days from culture isolation	550.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance to rifampicin"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected active tuberculosis", "Monitoring treatment response", "Screening for drug resistance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88463-2 ICD-10: U84.30 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates Mycobacterium tuberculosis for susceptibility to the antibiotic rifampicin.
TEST-703 Mycoplasma genitalium Bacterial Load Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Mycoplasma genitalium DNA in a patient sample.	First-void urine or endocervical/vaginal swab	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycoplasma genitalium DNA copies per millilitre", "Antibiotic resistance markers (macrolide & quinolone)"] Parameters [{"name": "Mycoplasma genitalium DNA Load", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Macrolide Resistance Markers", "reference_range": "Detected / Not Detected"}, {"name": "Quinolone Resistance Markers", "reference_range": "Detected / Not Detected"}] Preparation ["Avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours prior", "Do not collect sample during heavy menstrual flow", "Signed informed consent and clinical history summary required"] Indications ["Diagnosis of Mycoplasma genitalium infection", "Monitoring treatment response", "Guiding antibiotic therapy", "Detecting antibiotic resistance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 94389-9 ICD-10: A59.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Mycoplasma genitalium DNA in a patient sample.
TEST-712 Mycoplasma Genitalium RNA Detection (Qualitative) Test This test detects the presence of active Mycoplasma genitalium infection by identifying its RNA genetic material.	First-void urine or endocervical/vaginal swab	36–48 hours	700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycoplasma genitalium RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Sign consent form", "Provide full clinical history", "Avoid urinating for at least one hour before urine collection", "Refrain from using vaginal creams, douches, or lubricants for 24 hours prior to swab collection", "Do not collect cervical or vaginal swab during menstruation"] Indications ["Diagnosis of active Mycoplasma genitalium infection", "Screening in high-risk individuals", "Evaluation of treatment failure"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 82177-7 ICD-10: A63.8 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of active Mycoplasma genitalium infection by identifying its RNA genetic material.
TEST-699 Mycoplasma hominis Bacterial Load Test This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Mycoplasma hominis DNA present in urogenital samples.	Urogenital Swab or First-Void Urine	36 hours (phone); 48 hours (email)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Mycoplasma hominis DNA", "Bacterial Load (copies/mL)"] Parameters [{"name": "Mycoplasma hominis Bacterial Load", "reference_range": "Laboratory threshold (specific value not provided)"}] Preparation ["Avoid urinating for at least one hour before sample collection (if urine sample)", "Do not douche or use creams before sample collection", "Inform provider of recent intravaginal or intraurethral medications"] Indications ["Diagnosis of active Mycoplasma hominis infection", "Monitoring treatment response", "Distinguishing infection from colonization"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 21634-3 ICD-10: A49.3 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Mycoplasma hominis DNA present in urogenital samples.

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