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MRSA tests in Dubai & UAE

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MRSA diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
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
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What it measures
["Presence of mecA/mecC resistance genes"]
Parameters
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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
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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).

Category overview

MRSA: overview

In the face of persistent, painful skin abscesses, post-surgical wound infections, or required pre-admission hospital screenings, identifying antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" is an absolute medical necessity. As a critical diagnostic offering within our Microbiology department, MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) testing utilizes rapid molecular PCR or specialized selective culturing to directly detect this highly contagious, dangerous bacteria from your nasal swab or wound site. By leveraging state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this vital screening definitively flags this resistant pathogen, providing the critical data needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in avoiding ineffective penicillins, prescribing targeted, last-resort precision antibiotics (like Vancomycin), and initiating strict hospital isolation protocols to protect vulnerable patients. Consistently trusted for patient safety and clinical excellence among the best diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Protect your systemic defenseβ€”schedule your MRSA testing in UAE, coordinate a highly secure clinical sample collection, or connect with our specialized medical professionals.

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