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650 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Cultured AFB Anti‑Tubercular Drug Susceptibility Testing (Streptomycin) in UAE 650 AED • 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل حساسية الستربتوميسين لعصيات السل (AFB) المزروعة في الإمارات | 650 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
الملخص التنفيذي – ضمان الدقة والرعاية
- 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity – Automated fluorometric susceptibility via ISO‑accredited processing.
- Premium Home Collection (8 AM–11 PM) – ISO‑certified cold‑chain phlebotomy, no extra charge for pure isolate submission.
- Post‑Test Tele‑Guidance – DHA‑registered physician interprets results with you by phone.
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Test Overview
This advanced culture‑based streptomycin susceptibility test determines whether Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates are sensitive or resistant to streptomycin, a first‑line aminoglycoside. يكتشف هذا الفحص مقاومة الستربتوميسين بدقة عالية عبر الزرع والفحص الآلي.
| Feature | Our Test (Amina Hospital‑Grade) | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Automated Fluorometric (BACTEC MGIT 960) | Manual proportion method on LJ medium (slower, subjective) |
| Sample Requirement | Pure M. tuberculosis isolate in sterile container; whole blood or sputum processed in‑lab | Often requires direct specimen, risk of overgrowth |
| Turnaround Time | 21 working days from pure culture | 28‑42 days (conventional) |
| Regulatory | DHA‑Licensed (Facility 9834453), UAE PDPL Compliant | May lack UAE-specific accreditation |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“Streptomycin susceptibility must always be interpreted within the full clinical context—bacillary load, immune status, and concurrent anti‑TB drugs. A ‘sensitive’ result alone does not guarantee cure. Never stop your anti‑TB regimen without direct instruction from your treating physician.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License 61713011
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Pediatric Caution: In compliance with UAE CDS Law 2026, collection from minors requires legal guardian written consent.
- Sample Rejection: Non‑viable or contaminated isolates; unsealed containers; transport above 4 °C.
- ER Alert: If you experience sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance disturbance while on streptomycin, seek emergency care immediately (ototoxicity).
- Drug Interaction Disclosure: Provide full list of concomitant nephrotoxic drugs (aminoglycosides, loop diuretics) to the lab before collection.
- Not for treatment naive: This test requires pure culture; perform two‑stage collection if culture is pending.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q: Why is streptomycin susceptibility testing needed when I already started TB treatment?
This identifies whether your tuberculosis strain is resistant to streptomycin, enabling your doctor to tailor an effective, personalized regimen and prevent treatment failure. Even after starting standard therapy, resistance can emerge; DST confirms the drug remains active. Streptomycin is used in retreatment and severe cases, so knowing its status avoids ineffective medication and reduces transmission of resistant strains. UAE public health protocols require DST for all culture‑positive TB cases per Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024.
يحدد هذا الاختبار ما إذا كانت جرثومة السل لديك مقاومة للستربتوميسين، مما يسمح للطبيب بوصف علاج دقيق وفعّال.
Q: How should I prepare for the sample collection, and can I do it at home?
No special patient preparation is required; our trained phlebotomist will collect the pure culture isolate or, if needed, an additional sputum/blood specimen using hospital‑grade cold‑chain equipment at your doorstep. You do not need to fast or stop medications. If you already have a pure isolate from another lab, place it in a sealed sterile container and store refrigerated until our team arrives. Our ISO‑certified logistics ensure viability from the moment of collection until laboratory processing. Home collection is available from 8 AM to 11 PM across UAE.
لا حاجة لأي تحضير خاص؛ يقوم فريقنا بجمع العينة من المنزل مع الحفاظ على سلسلة التبريد المعتمدة.
Q: The report takes 21 days — why so long, and how will I receive my result securely?
The 21‑day window reflects the time required for mycobacterial growth in automated culture and subsequent fluorometric susceptibility analysis, which ensures 99.9% diagnostic accuracy — faster methods are not available for pure culture‑based DST. Your report is encrypted and delivered via a DHA‑approved patient portal, with a secure telephonic interpretation session with a physician. You will also receive a WhatsApp notification when the result is ready. We adhere to UAE PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) for all patient data.
تستغرق الزرع والحساسية 21 يومًا لضمان أعلى دقة؛ نضمن سرية بياناتك وفقًا لقانون حماية البيانات الشخصية الإماراتي.
Applicable Laws: Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 Art. 87; UAE PDPL; CDS Law 2026 (Minors).
ISO 9001:2015 Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139 | DHA Facility License: 9834453
ICD‑10‑CM 2026: U84.0, A15.0, Z16.24 LOINC: 29458-0 Method: Automated Fluorescent (MGIT 960)
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