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220 AED✅ Home Collection Available
AFB (Mycobacterium) Culture, Rapid with PNB Test in UAE | 220 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل زراعة المتفطرات (السل) السريعة مع اختبار PNB في الإمارات | 220 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection through ISO Certified Cold-Chain and VIP Mobile Phlebotomy.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation by DHA-licensed physicians.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
خلاصة تنفيذية
الدقة مضمونة: حساسية تشخيصية تصل إلى 99.9% عبر مختبر معتمد وفق الأيزو 9001:2015.
خدمة السحب المنزلي: سحب عينة منزلي فاخر مع سلسلة تبريد معتمدة.
استشارة طبية بعد النتيجة: تفسير هاتفي للنتائج من قبل أطباء مرخصين.
Test Overview
This advanced mycobacterial culture uses automated fluorescence technology to rapidly detect AFB growth, followed by PNB test to confirm Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. It provides definitive diagnosis of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, enabling timely treatment initiation.
| Feature | Our Test (Rapid AFB + PNB) | Conventional AFB Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Automated liquid culture with fluorometric detection (BACTEC™ MGIT™) + PNB inhibition assay | Solid Löwenstein‑Jensen medium, manual reading |
| Speed to First Result | Interim at 14 days, 4‑week update | 4‑8 weeks |
| Final Identification | PNB test at 6 weeks, differentiating M.tb complex from NTM | Biochemicals may take 8+ weeks, no PNB |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | >95% for active TB | ~80‑85% |
| Price | 220 AED | Lower cost but longer TAT |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As a consultant physician, I understand the anxiety that a potential TB diagnosis can bring. This rapid AFB culture with PNB test is a critical step in confirming the presence of active tuberculosis and differentiating it from other mycobacterial infections, ensuring you receive the most accurate and targeted treatment plan. Please remember that all laboratory results require clinical correlation and should be discussed with your doctor to interpret them in the context of your symptoms and history.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY (DHA License: 61713011)
⚠️ Medication Warning
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Stopping anti‑tuberculosis therapy prematurely can lead to drug resistance and severe illness.
🚨 Safety Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
Do not proceed with home collection if:
- Severe hemoptysis (coughing blood) or uncontrolled cough that may worsen.
- CSF collection is required — this must be performed only by a licensed physician in a sterile hospital setting.
- Acute febrile illness (>38.5°C) or signs of systemic infection.
Seek immediate emergency care if you experience:
- Sudden severe headache, confusion, or focal neurological deficits after CSF collection.
- High fever with chills, severe pain, or swelling after biopsy/aspiration.
- Profuse bleeding or difficulty breathing after sputum collection.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. How soon can I expect my AFB culture results?
Interim AFB culture results at 14 days, with 4-week update, final PNB ID at 6 weeks. The lab reports any growth as soon as it is detected; a negative interim report reduces the likelihood of TB but final confirmation of no growth requires the full incubation period.
نتائج الفحص المؤقتة متاحة بعد 14 يومًا، مع تحديث بعد 4 أسابيع، والنتيجة النهائية مع تعريف PNB خلال 6 أسابيع. يقوم المختبر بالإبلاغ فورًا عن أي نمو للبكتيريا؛ التقرير السلبي المؤقت يقلل من احتمالية السل ولكن التأكيد النهائي يتطلب فترة الحضانة الكاملة.
2. What does a positive PNB test mean?
A positive PNB means the bacterium is M. tuberculosis complex, confirming active TB needing treatment. It rules out non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), ensuring that first-line anti-TB drugs (e.g., isoniazid, rifampicin) are appropriate as per DHA protocols.
اختبار PNB الإيجابي يعني أن البكتيريا تنتمي إلى معقد المتفطرة السلية، مما يؤكد الإصابة بالسل النشط ويستوجب العلاج. وهذا يستبعد المتفطرات غير السلية، مما يؤكد مناسبة أدوية الخط الأول للسل.
3. How should I prepare for a home-collected sputum sample?
Collect early morning deep-cough sputum in sterile cup, no mouthwash, and avoid eating prior to collection. Rinse your mouth with plain water only; produce the sample from deep within the lungs, not saliva, and seal the container immediately. The phlebotomist will provide the sterile cup and cold-chain transport.
اجمع عينة البلغم الصباحية العميقة في الكوب المعقم، دون استخدام غسول الفم، وتجنب الأكل قبل الجمع. اغسل فمك بالماء العادي فقط، واعطِ عينة من أعماق الرئة وليس اللعاب، وأغلق العبوة فورًا. سيوفر فني السحب الكوب المعقم والنقل المبرد.
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