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Pertussis tests in Dubai & UAE

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Pertussis diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-991 Bordetella pertussis (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test This test detects the presence of Bordetella pertussis RNA in a sample, indicating an active infection.	Nasopharyngeal swab or throat swab	36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email)	700.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Bordetella pertussis ribosomal RNA", "Presence of bacterial genetic material"] Parameters [] Preparation ["No specific fasting required.", "Inform the phlebotomist of any relevant medications."] Indications ["Suspected whooping cough infection", "Outbreak investigation", "Early diagnosis to guide antibiotic therapy", "Contact tracing"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 34076-4 ICD-10: A37.0 Clinical summary This test detects the presence of Bordetella pertussis RNA in a sample, indicating an active infection.

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Pertussis: overview

Dealing with a relentless, violent, hacking cough that ends in a high-pitched "whoop"—especially in vulnerable infants or adults with fading immunity—demands the fastest diagnostic intervention available to prevent severe respiratory failure. Representing a critical, high-speed diagnostic offering in our Microbiology department, Pertussis testing utilizes highly sensitive molecular PCR to directly analyze a deep nasopharyngeal swab for the exact genetic material of the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. By leveraging cutting-edge diagnostic technology, this vital screening definitively confirms whooping cough in its earliest stages, providing the critical data needed to safely guide immediate, life-saving macrolide antibiotic therapies, reduce contagion, and initiate essential public health isolation protocols. Widely respected for rapid, dependable respiratory diagnostics among top diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and incredibly prompt reporting. Prioritize your family's immediate respiratory wellness—book your pertussis testing in UAE, arrange a highly secure clinical swab collection, or reach out to our dedicated medical team today.

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