Microbiology tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-1014 Bas-Congo Virus & Heartland Virus Multiplex Detection, Differentiation, and Viral Load (Quantitative PCR/Whole Genome Sequencing) Test This test detects and quantifies Bas-Congo virus (BASV) and Heartland virus (HRTV) in blood or CSF using qPCR and WGS.	Whole blood (EDTA), Serum/Plasma, CSF	36 hours (phone), 48 hours (email)	1,700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bas-Congo Virus (BASV) DNA/RNA", "Heartland Virus (HRTV) DNA/RNA", "Viral Load Quantification"] Parameters [{"name": "Bas-Congo Virus (BASV) Viral Load", "reference_range": "< 10 copies/mL"}, {"name": "Heartland Virus (HRTV) Viral Load", "reference_range": "< 10 copies/mL"}] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab of any relevant medications"] Indications ["Suspected tick-borne viral illness", "Acute febrile illness with haemorrhagic manifestations", "Acute febrile illness with cardiac manifestations", "Travel to endemic regions", "Unexplained thrombocytopenia"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88118-9 ICD-10: A98.8, A93.8, Z20.828 Clinical summary This test detects and quantifies Bas-Congo virus (BASV) and Heartland virus (HRTV) in blood or CSF using qPCR and WGS.
TEST-400 BIOFIRE Gastrointestinal Panel (Stool) Test This diagnostic test evaluates stool for the presence of 22 common bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens associated with infectious gastroenteritis.	Stool	Same day (samples received by 1 pm, report by 8 pm)	3,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of 22 gastrointestinal pathogens", "Bacterial DNA", "Viral RNA", "Parasitic DNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab of recent antibiotic, PPI, or antidiarrheal use"] Indications ["Acute gastroenteritis", "Suspected infectious diarrhea", "Need for rapid pathogen identification"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88901-9 ICD-10: A09 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates stool for the presence of 22 common bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens associated with infectious gastroenteritis.
TEST-422 BK Virus PCR Qualitative Test This test detects the presence or absence of BK virus DNA in plasma or urine.	Plasma or Urine	48–72 hours (Sample Mon/Thu by 11 AM → Report Wed/Sat)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["BK virus DNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Do not discontinue immunosuppressive drugs without consulting a doctor"] Indications ["Screening kidney transplant recipients", "Monitoring BK virus reactivation", "Immunocompromised patients with clinical suspicion"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 20417-3 ICD-10: B34.8 Clinical summary This test detects the presence or absence of BK virus DNA in plasma or urine.
TEST-1762 BK/JC Qualitative PCR Test This test detects the presence of BK and JC polyomavirus DNA in blood or urine.	Peripheral Blood or Urine	2-3 Calendar Days	1,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["BK Polyomavirus DNA", "JC Polyomavirus DNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Take regular medications as prescribed", "Inform phlebotomist of bleeding disorders or anticoagulant use"] Indications ["Immunocompromised patients", "Transplant recipients (kidney, stem cell)", "Individuals with unexplained neurological deficits", "Individuals with hematuria or renal dysfunction", "Surveillance in high-risk individuals on immunosuppressive therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 82125-0 ICD-10: Z11.59, B34.8, A81.2 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of BK and JC polyomavirus DNA in blood or urine.
TEST-826 Blood Culture Comprehensive Panel Test This test identifies bacteria and fungi in the blood to diagnose bloodstream infections and guide antibiotic therapy.	Peripheral Whole Blood (3-bottle set: aerobic, anaerobic, fungal)	5–15 Days	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of aerobic bacteria", "Presence of anaerobic bacteria", "Presence of fungi", "Antimicrobial susceptibility"] Parameters [{"name": "Aerobic Bacteria Identification", "reference_range": "Negative / Specific Pathogen Identified"}, {"name": "Anaerobic Bacteria Identification", "reference_range": "Negative / Specific Pathogen Identified"}, {"name": "Fungal Identification", "reference_range": "Negative / Specific Pathogen Identified"}, {"name": "Antimicrobial Susceptibility", "reference_range": "Susceptible / Intermediate / Resistant"}] Preparation ["No special preparation is required."] Indications ["Suspected sepsis", "Suspected endocarditis", "Occult bacteraemia", "Fever of unknown origin", "Monitoring response to antimicrobial therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 600-7 ICD-10: A41.9, R78.81 Clinical summary This test identifies bacteria and fungi in the blood to diagnose bloodstream infections and guide antibiotic therapy.
TEST-987 Bordetella Multiplex (B. pertussis, L. pneumophila, K. pneumoniae) RNA Detection & Differentiation Qualitative Test This qualitative test detects the presence of RNA from Bordetella pertussis, Legionella pneumophila, and Klebsiella pneumoniae in a respiratory sample.	Nasopharyngeal swab (recommended), sputum, throat swab; bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (hospital collection only)	36–48 hours (verbal report); written report on 4th working day	1,400.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bordetella pertussis RNA", "Legionella pneumophila RNA", "Klebsiella pneumoniae RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected whooping cough", "Suspected Legionnaires’ disease", "Suspected Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia", "Evaluation of severe or atypical respiratory syndromes"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 94225-6 ICD-10: A37.0, A48.1, J15.0 Clinical summary This qualitative test detects the presence of RNA from Bordetella pertussis, Legionella pneumophila, and Klebsiella pneumoniae in a respiratory sample.
TEST-979 Bordetella Multiplex (Pertussis Toxin, B. pertussis, B. holmesii, B. parapertussis) Detection & Differentiation RNA Test This test detects and differentiates RNA from Bordetella pertussis, B. holmesii, B. parapertussis, and the pertussis toxin gene.	Nasopharyngeal swab or bronchoalveolar lavage	36–48 hours	1,400.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bordetella pertussis RNA", "Bordetella holmesii RNA", "Bordetella parapertussis RNA", "Pertussis Toxin Gene RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Avoid antibiotics for 48 hours before sample collection.", "Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use mouthwash for 30 minutes before swab collection.", "Follow pulmonologist instructions for bronchoalveolar lavage.", "Bring clinical history and signed consent form."] Indications ["Suspected whooping cough (pertussis)", "Differentiation of Bordetella species", "Public health surveillance", "Confirmation of pertussis toxin gene presence"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 74924-1 ICD-10: A37.0, A37.1, A37.8 Clinical summary This test detects and differentiates RNA from Bordetella pertussis, B. holmesii, B. parapertussis, and the pertussis toxin gene.
TEST-974 Bordetella Multiplex RNA Detection & Differentiation (Qualitative) Test This test detects the presence of RNA from four specific bacteria known to cause respiratory infections.	Nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum	36–48 hours	1,600.00 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", "RNA of Mycoplasma pneumoniae"] Parameters [] Preparation [] Indications ["Suspected bacterial respiratory infection", "Diagnosis of pneumonia", "Identification of Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough)", "Differentiation of respiratory pathogens"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 76856-9 ICD-10: Z01.89 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of RNA from four specific bacteria known to cause respiratory infections.
TEST-991 Bordetella pertussis (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of Bordetella pertussis RNA in a sample, indicating an active infection.	Nasopharyngeal swab or throat swab	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email)	700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bordetella pertussis ribosomal RNA", "Presence of bacterial genetic material"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required.", "Inform the phlebotomist of any relevant medications."] Indications ["Suspected whooping cough infection", "Outbreak investigation", "Early diagnosis to guide antibiotic therapy", "Contact tracing"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 34076-4 ICD-10: A37.0 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of Bordetella pertussis RNA in a sample, indicating an active infection.
TEST-984 Bordetella pertussis Bacterial Load Test This test quantifies the amount of Bordetella pertussis DNA in a sample, providing a measure of bacterial load.	Nasopharyngeal Swab	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email report)	900.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bordetella pertussis DNA copies per milliliter", "Bacterial load quantification"] Parameters [{"name": "Bacterial Load", "reference_range": "Log copies/mL (specific range provided in report)"}, {"name": "Genotyping", "reference_range": "WGS – pertactin/non-pertactin variant, resistance gene profiling (provided in report)"}] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Avoid antimicrobial mouthwashes for 24 hours before collection", "Continue prescribed antibiotics unless advised otherwise by physician", "Bring valid Emirates ID and signed consent form"] Indications ["Diagnosis of whooping cough", "Monitoring treatment efficacy", "Differentiating active infection from carriage", "Contact tracing in outbreaks"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 69428-5 ICD-10: A37.0 Clinical summary This test quantifies the amount of Bordetella pertussis DNA in a sample, providing a measure of bacterial load.
TEST-850 Brucella Culture (Without Antibiotic Sensitivity) Test This test detects the presence of live Brucella bacteria in body fluids to confirm an active brucellosis infection.	Blood, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or other sterile body fluids	Interim: 1-2 weeks; Final: 3 weeks (positive flagged sooner)	550.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of viable Brucella bacteria", "Brucella species identification"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No special preparation needed", "Maintain normal hydration", "Inform phlebotomist of any medications"] Indications ["Suspected active brucellosis", "Inconclusive serology results", "Need for species-level identification"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 699-9 ICD-10: A23.9 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of live Brucella bacteria in body fluids to confirm an active brucellosis infection.
TEST-1000 Burkholderia pseudomallei (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of Burkholderia pseudomallei RNA in blood samples, indicating active infection.	Serum, Plasma (EDTA), Whole Blood (EDTA)	24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email)	850.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Burkholderia pseudomallei RNA", "Active bacterial replication"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab if patient is on empiric carbapenem or ceftazidime therapy for Indications ["Suspected acute melioidosis", "Diagnosis in febrile returning travelers", "Diagnosis in immunocompromised patients", "Differentiation of active infection from latent exposure"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 101018-7 ICD-10: A24.0, A24.1, A24.9, Z16.39 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of Burkholderia pseudomallei RNA in blood samples, indicating active infection.
TEST-1001 Burkholderia pseudomallei Bacterial Load Test This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of Burkholderia pseudomallei DNA in blood samples.	Blood (Serum, Plasma, Whole Blood)	36 hours (Email) / 24 hours (Critical Phone Call)	1,000.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Burkholderia pseudomallei DNA", "Bacterial Load (copies/mL)"] Parameters [{"name": "Burkholderia pseudomallei DNA Load", "reference_range": "Negative (Not Detected)"}] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Sign consent form", "Bring clinical history", "List current medications", "Inform phlebotomist if taking blood-thinning medications"] Indications ["Suspected melioidosis", "Monitoring treatment response for melioidosis", "Diagnosis in endemic regions"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 94776-8 ICD-10: A24.9 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of Burkholderia pseudomallei DNA in blood samples.
TEST-465 C. difficile Toxin A & B and GDH Stool Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Clostridioides difficile toxins A and B, and the glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen in a stool sample.	Stool	Daily (same-day PCR confirmation if needed)	550.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen", "C. difficile Toxin A", "C. difficile Toxin B"] Parameters [{"name": "GDH Antigen", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Toxin A", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Toxin B", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Xpert C. difficile PCR", "reference_range": "Negative"}] Preparation ["No special preparation needed", "Collect 2 g (minimum 0.5 g) of fresh stool in a sterile container", "Do not collect sample if patient is on high-dose stool softeners or enemas; wait 48 hours"] Indications ["Suspected antibiotic-associated diarrhea", "Evaluation of recurrent CDI", "Screening in high-risk patients"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 6364-7 ICD-10: A04.7, Z86.19, Z20.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Clostridioides difficile toxins A and B, and the glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen in a stool sample.
TEST-981 Campylobacter jejuni Bacterial Load Test This test quantifies the bacterial load of Campylobacter jejuni in a stool sample using qPCR and WGS.	Stool	Preliminary result by phone within 36 hours; official report on 4th working day	900.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Campylobacter jejuni DNA", "Antimicrobial resistance markers"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting physician"] Indications ["Diagnosis of Campylobacter jejuni infection", "Antimicrobial stewardship", "Outbreak investigations", "Gastrointestinal health optimization"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 26402-7 ICD-10: A04.5 Clinical summary This test quantifies the bacterial load of Campylobacter jejuni in a stool sample using qPCR and WGS.

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