Microbiology tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-905 Rapid AFB Culture‑Based Drug Susceptibility Testing (5‑Drug Panel) Test This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates to five first-line antitubercular drugs.	Pure isolate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex	21 days from receipt of pure growth	1,300.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Susceptibility to Isoniazid", "Susceptibility to Rifampicin", "Susceptibility to Ethambutol", "Susceptibility to Pyrazinamide", "Susceptibility to Streptomycin"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No patient preparation is needed as the test uses a pure laboratory isolate."] Indications ["Suspected tuberculosis", "Need for drug susceptibility testing", "Detection of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)", "Guiding antitubercular therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 100321-1 ICD-10: A15.0 Clinical summary This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates to five first-line antitubercular drugs.
TEST-852 Rapidly Growing Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (MOTT) Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) Test This test evaluates the susceptibility of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria isolates to a panel of antibiotics using broth microdilution.	Pure mycobacterial isolate on solid (Löwenstein‑Jensen) or liquid (MGIT) media	5–7 business days from isolate receipt	1,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of antibiotics", "Antibiotic susceptibility"] Parameters [{"name": "Amikacin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Cefoxitin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Ciprofloxacin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Clarithromycin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Doxycycline", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Imipenem", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Linezolid", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Moxifloxacin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Tigecycline", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Tobramycin", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No patient preparation is needed as the test is performed on a cultured isolate."] Indications ["Suspected or confirmed infection with rapidly growing NTM", "Need for targeted antibiotic therapy", "Monitoring treatment response"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 62396-3 ICD-10: A31.9 Clinical summary This test evaluates the susceptibility of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria isolates to a panel of antibiotics using broth microdilution.
TEST-3024 Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test This test identifies over 30 respiratory pathogens (viral, bacterial, fungal) using multiplex qPCR and whole genome sequencing.	Throat/Nasal swab, Sputum, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)	48–72 hours (Mon-Wed-Fri batch processing)	2,700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of viral RNA/DNA", "Presence of bacterial RNA/DNA", "Presence of fungal RNA/DNA", "Pathogen strain identification", "Antiviral resistance markers"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Inform phlebotomist of current medications (antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants)"] Indications ["Diagnosis of respiratory infections", "Identification of specific pathogens in severe or complex cases", "Monitoring for antimicrobial resistance", "Evaluation of immunocompromised patients", "Ruling out co-infections"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 100384-2 ICD-10: J06.9 Clinical summary This test identifies over 30 respiratory pathogens (viral, bacterial, fungal) using multiplex qPCR and whole genome sequencing.
TEST-2987 Respiratory Panel 1 Test This test identifies common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from a patient sample.	Throat swab, Nasal swab (VTM), Sputum (≥3 mL), Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid	24–48 Hours	800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of specific viral nucleic acids", "Presence of specific bacterial nucleic acids", "Presence of atypical organism nucleic acids"] Parameters [{"name": "Diagnostic Sensitivity", "reference_range": "99.9% (ISO 9001:2015 Validated)"}] Preparation ["No fasting required.", "Avoid antiseptic mouthwash, throat lozenges, or nasal sprays for at least 2 hours prior to sample collection."] Indications ["Acute respiratory illness", "Persistent cough", "Fever of unknown origin", "Pre-procedural screening"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 10372-4 ICD-10: J06.9, J20.9, B34.9 Clinical summary This test identifies common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from a patient sample.
TEST-3028 Respiratory Panel 2 Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of multiple respiratory pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, using multiplex PCR and Whole Genome Sequencing.	Nasal swab, throat swab, sputum, or BAL fluid	24–72 hours from sample receipt	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Viral RNA/DNA", "Bacterial DNA", "Fungal DNA", "Antibiotic resistance genes (e.g., mecA)"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform the healthcare provider about current medications"] Indications ["Suspected respiratory infection", "Severe respiratory illness", "Need for pathogen identification for targeted therapy", "Infection control surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 96966-4 ICD-10: J06.9 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of multiple respiratory pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, using multiplex PCR and Whole Genome Sequencing.
TEST-2988 Respiratory Panel 3 Test This test detects and differentiates over 20 viral, bacterial, and atypical respiratory pathogens.	Throat / Nasal Swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)	48 hours from sample receipt	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["SARS-CoV-2", "Influenza A/B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "Adenovirus", "Human Metapneumovirus", "Parainfluenza types 1–4", "Rhinovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "Chlamydia pneumoniae", "Legionella pneumophila", "Bordetella pertussis", "Antimicrobial resistance gene markers (mecA, blaCTX-M)"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required.", "Avoid antiseptic mouthwashes for at least two hours before throat swab collection.", "Gently blow nose before nasal swab collection.", "Rinse mouth with water only before sputum collection; do not use toothpaste or mouthwash."] Indications ["Acute respiratory infection", "Symptomatic individuals", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory pathogens", "Guidance for antimicrobial therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88556-4 ICD-10: J06.9, J20.9, J98.5 Clinical summary This test detects and differentiates over 20 viral, bacterial, and atypical respiratory pathogens.
TEST-3033 Respiratory Panel 4 Test This test identifies common viral and bacterial pathogens responsible for respiratory infections.	Throat Swab, Nasal Swab, Sputum	24–48 hours	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A/B", "RSV", "Adenovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "SARS-CoV-2", "Atypical strains via WGS"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Avoid mouthwash or nasal sprays for one hour prior to collection"] Indications ["Diagnosis of respiratory infections", "Differentiation between viral and bacterial causes", "Guiding antimicrobial therapy", "Identifying specific pathogens like Influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Mycoplasma pneumoniae"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88094-6 ICD-10: J06.9, B97.89, U07.1 Clinical summary This test identifies common viral and bacterial pathogens responsible for respiratory infections.
TEST-3039 Respiratory Panel 6 Test This test identifies six common respiratory viruses using molecular methods.	Nasal Swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)	48 hours	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A", "Influenza B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No special preparation required", "Inform phlebotomist of nasal trauma, recent surgery, or bleeding disorders"] Indications ["Suspected viral respiratory infection", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory symptoms", "Infection control surveillance", "Guiding antimicrobial therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 80563-1 ICD-10: J06.9 Clinical summary This test identifies six common respiratory viruses using molecular methods.
TEST-2996 Respiratory Panel 7 Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of seven common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, in upper or lower respiratory specimens.	Upper respiratory specimen (nasopharyngeal swab) or lower respiratory specimen (sputum)	48-72 hours post receipt (reports Tue/Thu/Sat)	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A/B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza virus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "Chlamydia pneumoniae"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Diagnosis of acute respiratory infection", "Differentiation between viral and bacterial causes", "Identification of specific pathogens for targeted therapy", "Epidemiological surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 58768-2 ICD-10: J06.9 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of seven common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, in upper or lower respiratory specimens.
TEST-3042 Respiratory Panel 8 Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of eight common respiratory pathogens using molecular detection.	Throat/Nasal swab, sputum; BAL requires hospital setting	48 hours from sample collection	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A", "Influenza B", "RSV", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza 1-3", "Human Metapneumovirus"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Diagnosis of respiratory infections", "Differentiation between viral and bacterial causes", "Guiding antiviral therapy", "Infection control measures"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 60568-4 ICD-10: J00, J22 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of eight common respiratory pathogens using molecular detection.
TEST-3000 Respiratory Pathogen Panel 9 (RPP9) Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nine common respiratory pathogens using multiplex PCR and WGS.	Nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)	24–48 hours (reports delivered Tue/Thu/Sat)	2,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Influenza A", "Influenza B", "RSV", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza 1-3", "Human Metapneumovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Inform phlebotomist of recent antiviral medication or respiratory vaccines (within 14 days)", "Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by physician", "Parent or legal guardian must be present for children"] Indications ["Suspected respiratory infection", "Differentiation between common respiratory pathogens", "Identification of co-infections", "Epidemiological surveillance", "Guiding targeted therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 54118-9 ICD-10: J06.9, B34.9, B97.89 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nine common respiratory pathogens using multiplex PCR and WGS.
TEST-640 Respiratory Syncytial Virus B (RSV-B) Viral Load Quantitative Test This test measures the quantity of RSV-B viral RNA in a respiratory sample using qPCR.	Nasopharyngeal Swab	48 hours (email) / 36 hours (phone)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["RSV-B viral RNA quantity", "Viral load"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid using nasal sprays or decongestants for 2 hours before sample collection", "Continue any prescribed medications"] Indications ["Monitoring antiviral therapy", "Managing high-risk patients", "Epidemiological surveillance"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 77433-0 ICD-10: B97.4 Clinical summary This test measures the quantity of RSV-B viral RNA in a respiratory sample using qPCR.
TEST-3020 Rickettsia Antibody Panel Test This test detects IgM and IgG antibodies against various Rickettsia species, aiding in the diagnosis of current or past rickettsial infections.	Serum	2–3 weeks (batch processing; sample must arrive by the 7th of the month)	3,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["IgM antibodies to typhus and spotted fever group rickettsiae", "IgG antibodies to typhus and spotted fever group rickettsiae"] Parameters [{"name": "Rickettsia IgM Antibodies", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Rickettsia IgG Antibodies", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No special preparation needed", "Complete mandatory Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)"] Indications ["Clinical suspicion of rickettsial illness", "Exposure history in endemic areas", "Diagnosis of acute or past rickettsial infection"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 31703-8 ICD-10: A75.9 Clinical summary This test detects IgM and IgG antibodies against various Rickettsia species, aiding in the diagnosis of current or past rickettsial infections.
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-3025 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM) Test This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and levels of IgG and IgM antibodies against Rickettsia rickettsii in the patient's serum.	Serum (peripheral blood)	2–3 weeks after monthly batch cut-off (7th of each month)	1,800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["IgG antibodies against Rickettsia rickettsii", "IgM antibodies against Rickettsia rickettsii"] Parameters [{"name": "IgG Antibodies", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "IgM Antibodies", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No special preparation is required.", "Complete the mandatory Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)."] Indications ["Suspected acute RMSF infection", "Confirmation of past RMSF infection", "Evaluation of patients with fever, headache, and rash after tick exposure"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 51712-5 ICD-10: A77.0, Z11.8, Z20.89 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and levels of IgG and IgM antibodies against Rickettsia rickettsii in the patient's serum.

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