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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-578
Toxoplasma gondii (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of Toxoplasma gondii RNA, indicating active infection.

Whole Blood, Serum, Urine, Tissue, Aqueous Humor 36 hours (phone notification) / 48 hours (email report) 600.00 AED
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What it measures
["Toxoplasma gondii RNA", "Active parasite replication"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Sign consent form", "Bring clinical history", "Avoid excessive fluid intake two hours prior for urine samples"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of acute toxoplasmosis", "Monitoring treatment response", "Diagnosis in immunocompromised patients", "Diagnosis in pregnant women"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 5012-3 ICD-10: B58.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Toxoplasma gondii RNA, indicating active infection.
TEST-1069
Toxoplasma Qualitative PCR Test

This test detects the presence of Toxoplasma gondii DNA, indicating an active infection.

Whole Blood, Plasma, Serum, Amniotic Fluid, Cord Blood 2-3 Business Days 650.00 AED
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What it measures
["Toxoplasma gondii DNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special fasting required", "Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise"]
Indications
["Suspected acute toxoplasmosis", "Diagnosis in pregnant women", "Diagnosis in immunocompromised patients", "Pre-travel screening"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 23878-8 ICD-10: B58.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Toxoplasma gondii DNA, indicating an active infection.
TEST-574
Trichomonas vaginalis (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, indicating an active infection.

Vaginal swab, urethral swab, urine (first-void), cervical discharge 36โ€“48 hours 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Trichomonas vaginalis RNA"]
Parameters
[{"name": "T. vaginalis RNA qPCR", "reference_range": "Negative/Positive"}]
Preparation
["Avoid vaginal douching or use of intravaginal products 24-48 hours prior", "Avoid recent antibiotic/antifungal therapy (within 2 weeks)"]
Indications
["Suspected Trichomonas vaginalis infection", "Screening in high-risk individuals", "Confirmation after inconclusive microscopy/culture"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 97911-7 ICD-10: A59.00, A59.01, A59.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, indicating an active infection.
TEST-568
Trichomonas Vaginalis Bacterial Load Test

This test quantifies the amount of Trichomonas vaginalis DNA in a sample, providing a precise measure of pathogen load.

Vaginal or urethral swab 36 hours phone result / 4 working days detailed email report 1,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Trichomonas vaginalis DNA copies per mL"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Trichomonas vaginalis DNA Load", "reference_range": "Undetectable or low levels indicate absence/clearance of infection. High levels indicate active infection."}]
Preparation
["Avoid douching or vaginal intercourse 24 hours prior to sample collection", "Inform the practitioner about any recent antibiotic or antifungal use"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of active Trichomonas vaginalis infection", "Assessment of pathogen burden", "Monitoring treatment response", "Detection of nitronidazole resistance (with WGS)"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 7851-7 ICD-10: A59.0
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of Trichomonas vaginalis DNA in a sample, providing a precise measure of pathogen load.
TEST-580
TTV Viral Load Quantitative Test

This test quantifies Torque Teno virus DNA levels in blood, plasma, serum, saliva, or other body fluids.

Serum, plasma, whole blood (EDTA), saliva, seminal fluid, stool/rectal swab 1 week (5โ€“7 business days) 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Torque Teno virus DNA", "Viral replication", "Immune competence"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Bring relevant clinical history (e.g., immunosuppressive drug records, transplant details)"]
Indications
["Monitoring immune reconstitution after bone marrow transplantation", "Detecting subclinical viral reactivation in HIV patients", "Evaluating chronic fatigue syndromes"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94500-6 ICD-10: B34.8, Z11.59, Z20.828
Clinical summary
This test quantifies Torque Teno virus DNA levels in blood, plasma, serum, saliva, or other body fluids.
TEST-3362
Typhoid DNA Detection Test

This test detects the presence of Salmonella Typhi DNA in a whole blood sample.

Whole blood (EDTA tube) 2โ€“3 working days 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi DNA", "Presence of bacterial genetic material"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Inform doctor of recent antibiotic use"]
Indications
["Suspected acute typhoid fever", "Diagnosis in the first week of illness", "Cases where Widal test is inconclusive or negative", "Patients with recent travel to endemic areas"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 49895-2 ICD-10: A01.0
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Salmonella Typhi DNA in a whole blood sample.
TEST-3366
Typhus Fever (Rickettsia) Antibodies IgG & IgM Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and levels of IgG and IgM antibodies specific to Rickettsia species in the patient's serum.

Serum 2โ€“3 weeks (batched sendโ€‘out) 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["IgG antibodies against Rickettsia species", "IgM antibodies against Rickettsia species"]
Parameters
[{"name": "IgG Antibodies", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "IgM Antibodies", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["No fasting required", "No medication cessation required unless specifically instructed by your physician"]
Indications
["Suspected acute typhus infection", "Evaluation of past exposure to Rickettsia", "Diagnosis of epidemic, murine, or scrub typhus"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94587-0 ICD-10: A75.9, A75.2, A75.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and levels of IgG and IgM antibodies specific to Rickettsia species in the patient's serum.
TEST-560
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) RNA Detection Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) RNA in a clinical sample.

Vesicular swab, scab, CSF, or tissue 36โ€“48 hours 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["VZV RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Inform physician about any antiviral medication use prior to sample collection", "Follow specific instructions for sample collection provided by the physician or lab"]
Indications
["Suspected acute chickenpox", "Suspected herpes zoster (shingles)", "Diagnosis in immunocompromised patients", "Atypical presentations", "Confirmation of active infection"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 10479-3 ICD-10: B01, B02
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) RNA in a clinical sample.
TEST-572
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Viral Load Quantitative Test

This test quantifies the amount of Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in a sample.

Blood (serum/plasma/whole blood), Saliva, Vesicular swabs; CSF available via hospital extraction 36โ€“48 hours 900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Varicella Zoster Virus DNA copies/mL"]
Parameters
[{"name": "VZV Viral Load", "reference_range": "Below laboratory threshold (typically 50โ€“100 copies/mL)"}]
Preparation
["Fasting is not required.", "Continue prescribed antiviral or immunosuppressive medications."]
Indications
["Suspected active VZV infection", "Monitoring antiviral therapy response", "Detecting early reactivation in immunocompromised patients", "Assessing disease severity"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 22432-2 ICD-10: B02.9, B01.9
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in a sample.
TEST-1063
Varicella Zoster Virus Qualitative PCR Test

This test detects the presence of Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in a blood sample, indicating an active infection or reactivation.

Peripheral Whole Blood (Serum/Plasma) 2โ€“3 Days 900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) DNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected primary varicella (chickenpox)", "Suspected herpes zoster (shingles)", "Diagnosis in immunocompromised patients", "Confirmation of VZV infection in atypical presentations"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 94640-8 ICD-10: B01.9, B02.9, Z11.59
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in a blood sample, indicating an active infection or reactivation.
TEST-564
Vibrio cholerae Multiplex Detection & Differentiation (O1, Non-O1, O139, ctx Gene) RNA Qualitative Test

This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1, non-O1, O139, and the cholera toxin gene (ctx) in patient or environmental samples.

Stool, environmental water, or culture isolate 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 RNA", "Vibrio cholerae serogroup non-O1 RNA", "Vibrio cholerae serogroup O139 RNA", "Cholera toxin gene (ctx) RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation is needed for sample collection."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of cholera infection", "Outbreak investigation", "Identification of specific Vibrio cholerae serogroups", "Detection of cholera toxin gene for virulence assessment"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 51145-7 ICD-10: A00.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1, non-O1, O139, and the cholera toxin gene (ctx) in patient or environmental samples.
TEST-566
West Nile Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

This test quantifies the amount of West Nile virus RNA present in a patient's blood or cerebrospinal fluid.

Blood or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) 3 working days (email); urgent phone notification within 24 hours 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["West Nile virus RNA levels", "Viral load (IU/mL)"]
Parameters
[{"name": "West Nile Virus RNA", "reference_range": "Detected/Not Detected; Quantitative value (IU/mL)"}]
Preparation
["Fasting is not required", "Sign consent form", "Share clinical history"]
Indications
["Suspected acute West Nile virus infection", "Monitoring treatment response", "Diagnosis of neuroinvasive disease (meningitis, encephalitis)"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94304-2 ICD-10: A92.3
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of West Nile virus RNA present in a patient's blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
TEST-552
Zika Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of Zika virus RNA, indicating an active infection.

Serum, plasma, whole blood, CSF, urine, amniotic fluid, tissue Phone result in 36 hours; email 48 hrs 1,100.00 AED
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What it measures
["Zika virus RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab of current medications"]
Indications
["Suspected acute Zika infection", "Travel history to Zika-affected areas", "Pregnancy management", "Public health surveillance"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 80588-4 ICD-10: A92.5, O98.51, P35.1
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Zika virus RNA, indicating an active infection.
TEST-562
Zika Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

This test quantifies the amount of Zika virus RNA in various biological samples.

Serum, Plasma, CSF, Urine, Amniotic Fluid, Tissue 48 hours (email), 36 hours (phone reporting) 1,400.00 AED
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What it measures
["Viral RNA copies per millilitre", "Active viral replication"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected active Zika virus infection", "Monitoring treatment response", "Assessing risk in pregnancy", "Differentiating from past exposure"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 90422-5 ICD-10: A92.5
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of Zika virus RNA in various biological samples.

Category overview

Microbiology: overview

Uncovering the hidden causes of illness is the essential first step toward targeted treatment and restoring your peace of mind. The Microbiology division at DNA Labs UAE employs advanced automated culturing and antimicrobial susceptibility technologies to identify specific microscopic pathogens accurately. By pinpointing the exact bacteria or fungi involved, our comprehensive microbiology testing in the UAE serves as a vital guide for your doctorโ€™s clinical decision-making. Operating as a premier diagnostic lab in Dubai/UAE, we guarantee the highest standards of data security and strict confidentiality, delivering fast, highly accurate results you can rely on. Take the guesswork out of your recovery. Browse our microbiology diagnostic tests, schedule a convenient home collection, or speak with our laboratory experts today.

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