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Mycobacterial Detection tests in Dubai & UAE

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Mycobacterial Detection diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-759
MTB Complex / MOTT (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test

This test detects the presence of ribosomal RNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (MOTT) in respiratory specimens.

Sputum (expectorated or induced) / Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 24–36 hours 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Mycobacterial ribosomal RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required for sputum.", "Avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes before providing a sputum sample.", "Sign consent form and provide clinical history."]
Indications
["Suspected active pulmonary tuberculosis", "Suspected non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection", "Need for rapid diagnosis", "Monitoring treatment response"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 51687-4 ICD-10: A15.9, B95.1
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of ribosomal RNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (MOTT) in respiratory specimens.

Category overview

Mycobacterial Detection: overview

When extreme sensitivity and immediate results are required to detect a life-threatening tuberculosis infection, waiting weeks for a traditional culture is not an option. As a critical, high-speed diagnostic tool in our Microbiology department, Mycobacterial Detection utilizes advanced molecular PCR technology to directly identify the exact genetic DNA of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex or NTM within your sputum or clinical fluids. By leveraging cutting-edge molecular amplification technology, this vital screening definitively confirms the presence of this highly contagious pathogen in a matter of hours, providing the critical data needed to safely guide immediate, life-saving isolation protocols and highly targeted precision antibiotic therapies. Consistently ranked among the top diagnostic labs in the UAE for rapid diagnostics, DNA Labs guarantees absolute patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Prioritize your immediate respiratory wellnessβ€”book your mycobacterial detection testing in UAE, arrange a highly secure clinical sample collection, or connect with our specialized medical team today.

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