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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-918
Ebola Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of Ebola virus RNA in patient samples, confirming an active infection.

Throat swab, whole blood, serum, plasma, CSF, body fluids 36โ€“48 hours 1,100.00 AED
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What it measures
["Ebola virus RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected Ebola infection", "Exposure to confirmed Ebola cases", "Travel to endemic regions with symptoms"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 39856-5 ICD-10: A98.4
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of Ebola virus RNA in patient samples, confirming an active infection.
TEST-909
Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

This test quantifies the amount of Ebola virus RNA present in a sample, providing a precise measure of viral load.

Whole blood, serum, plasma 36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email) 1,400.00 AED
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What it measures
["Ebola virus RNA copies per millilitre", "Viral genomic sequence"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Ebola Virus RNA Copies/mL", "reference_range": "< 10 copies/mL (Undetectable)"}]
Preparation
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Indications
["Diagnosis of Ebola virus disease", "Therapeutic monitoring", "Outbreak containment", "Genomic surveillance"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 80383-3 ICD-10: A98.4, Z20.828, R50.9
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of Ebola virus RNA present in a sample, providing a precise measure of viral load.
TEST-1041
Endotoxin (Bacterial Endotoxins) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the level of bacterial endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides) in dialysis water or dialysate fluid.

Dialysis water / Dialysate fluid Next day (sample collected by 6 pm) 650.00 AED
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What it measures
["Bacterial Endotoxins (Lipopolysaccharides)", "Dialysis Water/Dialysate Quality"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Endotoxin Level", "reference_range": "< 0.25 EU/mL"}]
Preparation
["No specific patient preparation required for sample collection."]
Indications
["Routine monitoring of dialysis water quality", "Investigation of suspected pyrogenic reactions during dialysis", "Assessment of potential contamination in dialysis systems"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 51786-0 ICD-10: N18.6, Z49.31, Z91.89
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the level of bacterial endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides) in dialysis water or dialysate fluid.
TEST-903
Enterococcus faecalis Bacterial Load Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the quantitative load of Enterococcus faecalis DNA in a stool sample.

Stool / Feces 36โ€“48 hours 1,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Enterococcus faecalis DNA quantity", "Gut microbial ecology"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Avoid antibiotics and probiotic supplements for at least 48 hours before specimen collection", "Provide a fresh stool sample using the sterile collection kit provided", "Store the sample in a cool environment"]
Indications
["Diagnosing dysbiosis", "Investigating recurrent urinary tract infections", "Guiding targeted probiotic or antibiotic strategies"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 82168-5 ICD-10: B95.2
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the quantitative load of Enterococcus faecalis DNA in a stool sample.
TEST-911
Enterococcus faecalis RNA Detection, Qualitative PCR Test

This test detects the presence of active Enterococcus faecalis RNA in a stool sample using real-time PCR.

Stool 36โ€“48 hours 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Enterococcus faecalis ribosomal RNA", "Active bacterial shedding"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Avoid antibiotics, probiotics, and antacids for 48 hours before collection.", "Do not use laxatives or enemas within 24 hours before collection."]
Indications
["Suspected enterococcal infection", "Diagnosis of enterococcal overgrowth", "Monitoring treatment response"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 54021-1 ICD-10: B95.2
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of active Enterococcus faecalis RNA in a stool sample using real-time PCR.
TEST-927
Enterovirus (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test

This test identifies the presence or absence of enterovirus RNA in patient samples using Real-Time PCR.

Whole blood, serum, plasma, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) 950.00 AED
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What it measures
["Enterovirus RNA"]
Parameters
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Indications
["Diagnosis of febrile syndromes", "Diagnosis of aseptic meningitis", "Diagnosis of hand-foot-and-mouth disease", "Investigation of suspected enteroviral infection"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 10509-9 ICD-10: B34.1
Clinical summary
This test identifies the presence or absence of enterovirus RNA in patient samples using Real-Time PCR.
TEST-1042
Enterovirus Qualitative PCR Test

This diagnostic test detects the presence of enterovirus RNA in blood or CSF.

Whole Blood (EDTA) or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Sample Mon/Thu by 11 AM โ€“ Report Wed/Sat 950.00 AED
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What it measures
["Enteroviral RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation is needed."]
Indications
["Suspected enteroviral meningitis", "Suspected enteroviral encephalitis", "Suspected systemic enteroviral infection"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 29506-9 ICD-10: B34.1
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test detects the presence of enterovirus RNA in blood or CSF.
TEST-917
Enterovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of enterovirus genetic material present in a biological sample.

Blood, Stool, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Plasma Email: 36 hours; Phone: 24 hours 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Enterovirus genetic material (RNA)", "Viral load (IU/mL)"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Enterovirus Viral Load", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["No fasting required", "Bring clinical history and signed consent form"]
Indications
["Monitoring viral load in acute or chronic enteroviral infections", "Guiding treatment decisions", "Assessing immune status", "Evaluating therapeutic response"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 29893-2 ICD-10: B34.1
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of enterovirus genetic material present in a biological sample.
TEST-1053
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Quantitative PCR Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in a whole blood sample.

Whole Blood (EDTA) 3โ€“4 working days (sample pickup Mon/Thu before 9 AM; results Wed/Sat) 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["EBV DNA levels", "Viral load quantification"]
Parameters
[{"name": "EBV DNA Viral Load", "reference_range": "
Preparation
["No fasting required.", "Inform phlebotomist if on antiviral therapy or blood thinners."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of active mononucleosis", "Monitoring immunocompromised patients", "Assessment of viral reactivation risk", "Evaluation of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 20575-8 ICD-10: B27.0, B27.8, B27.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in a whole blood sample.
TEST-924
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) RNA Qualitative Detection Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of active Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) replication by detecting viral RNA.

Whole Blood, Plasma, or Serum 3rd Working Day (Expedited Email: 36 hours; Phone: 24 hours) 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Active viral replication", "Viral RNA presence"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of acute infectious mononucleosis", "Diagnosis of EBV-associated malignancies", "Monitoring of immunocompromised patients", "Differentiation of primary infection from reactivation"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 20448-1 ICD-10: B27.0, B27.8, B27.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of active Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) replication by detecting viral RNA.
TEST-913
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Load Quantitative Test (qPCR)

This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA present in a patient's sample.

Serum, whole blood, plasma (pleural fluid by hospital procedure only) 24 hours by phone, 36 hours by email 1,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["EBV DNA concentration", "Viral load"]
Parameters
[{"name": "EBV DNA Concentration", "reference_range": "Linear quantification from 50 to 100 million copies/mL"}]
Preparation
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Indications
["Monitoring active infection", "Assessing reactivation risk in immunocompromised patients", "Evaluating treatment response", "Differentiating latent vs. active infection"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 20416-4 (Plasma) / 20417-2 (Whole Blood) ICD-10: B27.0, Z22.3
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA present in a patient's sample.
TEST-1614
Epstein-Barr Virus Qualitative PCR Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of active Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA in whole blood.

Whole Blood (Peripheral Venipuncture) 2โ€“3 working days 600.00 AED
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What it measures
["Active EBV DNA", "Viral Replication"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation such as fasting is required", "Inform phlebotomist about antiviral medications or immunosuppressants"]
Indications
["Diagnosing acute infectious mononucleosis", "Confirming viral reactivation in immunocompromised patients", "Evaluating chronic fatigue symptoms possibly linked to EBV"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 31721-3 ICD-10: B27.9, B27.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of active Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA in whole blood.
TEST-1620
Epstein-Barr Virus Quantitative PCR Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in the blood.

Peripheral Whole Blood (Plasma / Serum) 2โ€“3 Working Days 750.00 AED
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What it measures
["Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA load", "Viral replication activity"]
Parameters
[{"name": "EBV DNA Viral Load", "reference_range": "Undetectable (Consult lab for specific quantitative range)"}]
Preparation
["No special preparation required.", "A doctorโ€™s prescription is needed.", "Patient may eat and drink normally."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis", "Monitoring chronic active EBV infection", "Diagnosis and monitoring of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder", "Management of immunocompromised patients", "Anti-aging assessment"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 27395-3 ICD-10: B27.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in the blood.
TEST-1114
Fever Panel 2 (Comprehensive) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates a wide range of potential causes for fever, including bacterial infections, viral syndromes, and inflammatory states, using hematology, serology, che...

Peripheral Whole Blood, Serum, Urine Interim: 24โ€“48 hours, Final: 6 days 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["Complete Blood Count (CBC)", "Inflammatory Markers (CRP)", "Urinalysis", "Blood Culture & Sensitivity", "Serology"]
Parameters
[{"name": "CBC (VCS)", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Serology (Agglutination)", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Chemistry (IFCC)", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Urinalysis (Dipstick/Microscopy)", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Blood Culture & Sensitivity (Bact/ALERT)", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Overnight fasting of 8โ€“12 hours recommended.", "Maintain adequate hydration unless instructed otherwise.", "Provide a clean-catch midstream urine sample.", "Inform phlebotomist of all current medications.", "Bring Emirates ID and insurance card."]
Indications
["Investigation of unexplained fever", "Differential diagnosis of febrile illness", "Suspected bacterial infection", "Suspected viral syndrome", "Suspected inflammatory state"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 79174-0 ICD-10: R50.9, A01.0, N39.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates a wide range of potential causes for fever, including bacterial infections, viral syndromes, and inflammatory states, using hematology, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood culture.
TEST-901
Filaria Multiplex Detection &amp; Differentiation (RNA, Qualitative) Test

This test detects and differentiates RNA from four major lymphatic filarial species using real-time PCR.

Whole Blood (preferred) or Tissue Biopsy Phone result within 36 hours; email report on 4th working day 1,400.00 AED
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What it measures
["RNA of Wuchereria bancrofti", "RNA of Brugia malayi", "RNA of Brugia timori", "RNA of Brugia pahangi"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No specific fasting required", "Inform physician about current medications"]
Indications
["Suspected lymphatic filariasis", "Travel history to endemic areas", "Evaluation of lymphoedema", "Differentiation of filarial species"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 92797-8 ICD-10: B74.0, B74.1, B74.2, B74.8
Clinical summary
This test detects and differentiates RNA from four major lymphatic filarial species using real-time PCR.

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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