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Rickettsial Infections tests in Dubai & UAE

Compare available Rickettsial Infections tests, their listed prices and the information provided for each option. Test selection and preparation should be discussed with your clinician.

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700.00–1,000.00 AED

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Rickettsial Infections diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-632
Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test

This test quantifies the amount of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA present in a blood sample.

Peripheral whole blood (serum/plasma) 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) 1,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA", "Absolute bacterial load (copies/mL)"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA", "reference_range": "Not detected"}]
Preparation
["No fasting required", "Bring valid Emirates ID", "Bring previous medical records", "Do not alter prescribed medication before the test"]
Indications
["Suspected scrub typhus infection", "Differentiation from other febrile illnesses", "Monitoring therapeutic response to antibiotics"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 93951-7 ICD-10: A75.3
Clinical summary
This test quantifies the amount of Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA present in a blood sample.
TEST-618
Scrub Typhus RNA Detection Qualitative PCR Test

This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi, the cause of scrub typhus, in blood samples.

Whole blood, plasma, or serum 24–36 working hours 700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Orientia tsutsugamushi 16S rRNA", "Pathogen RNA load"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Sign informed consent", "Provide brief clinical history (symptom onset, recent travel, current antibiotics)", "Have Emirates ID available"]
Indications
["Suspected scrub typhus infection", "Patients with febrile illness after travel to endemic regions", "Patients with outdoor exposure in endemic regions", "Early diagnosis to guide antibiotic therapy"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 88168-8 ICD-10: A75.3, Z11.59, Z86.19
Clinical summary
This test detects the genetic material (RNA) of the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi, the cause of scrub typhus, in blood samples.

Category overview

Rickettsial Infections: overview

Navigating an acute febrile illness accompanied by headaches, severe fatigue, and potential exposure to ticks, mites, or fleas demands an overarching, highly precise diagnostic approach. Representing a comprehensive diagnostic tool in our Microbiology services, screening for Rickettsial Infections utilizes advanced molecular (PCR) and serological techniques to detect the exact bacterial pathogen or your body's immune response to it. This expansive profiling helps differentiate these dangerous intracellular bacteria from other tropical or viral fevers, offering the definitive data necessary to safely guide highly personalized antimicrobial therapies and proactive monitoring to prevent severe neurological or vascular complications. Trusted for rapid, dependable diagnostics among the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees absolute patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical accuracy, and incredibly prompt reporting. Safeguard your long-term healthβ€”book your rickettsial infections testing in UAE, arrange a comfortable home sample collection, or reach out to our expert infectious disease specialists.

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