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Pneumocystis tests in Dubai & UAE

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Pneumocystis diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-2924
Pneumocystis IFA Test

This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii organisms using direct immunofluorescence.

Induced sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Same-day report (sample by 9 AM) 650.00 AED
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What it measures
["Pneumocystis jirovecii organisms", "Presence of fungal cysts"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Avoid mouthwash or eating immediately prior to collection", "No special patient preparation required"]
Indications
["Suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)", "Immunocompromised patients with respiratory symptoms"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3173-2 ICD-10: B59
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates respiratory specimens for the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii organisms using direct immunofluorescence.

Category overview

Pneumocystis: overview

Enduring a progressive, dry cough, severe shortness of breath, and sudden low oxygen levels—particularly in patients living with HIV, undergoing chemotherapy, or taking immunosuppressants—requires highly specific, life-saving diagnostic clarity. Within our elite Mycology and Microbiology services, Pneumocystis testing evaluates your deep sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid using specialized immunofluorescent stains or ultra-sensitive molecular PCR to detect the Pneumocystis jirovecii fungus. Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this crucial screening definitively confirms Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), providing the critical data necessary to safely guide your critical care team in initiating immediate, highly targeted intravenous antimicrobial therapies (like TMP-SMX) and proactive respiratory support to prevent fatal lung failure. Consistently trusted for emergency infectious disease diagnostics across the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Protect your vital pulmonary function—schedule your pneumocystis testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample transfer, or connect with our specialized medical professionals.

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