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Shigella tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-609 Shigella dysenteriae RNA Detection Qualitative PCR Test This test detects the RNA of Shigella dysenteriae, the causative agent of bacillary dysentery.	Whole Blood, Rectal Swab, Food, Water	24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email)	600.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Shigella dysenteriae RNA"] Parameters [] Preparation ["Fast for 4 hours before blood collection", "Inform team of antibiotics taken in the last 7 days"] Indications ["Suspected bacillary dysentery", "Outbreak investigation", "Epidemiological link to Shigella exposure"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 92816-8 ICD-10: A03.0 Clinical summary This test detects the RNA of Shigella dysenteriae, the causative agent of bacillary dysentery.

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Shigella: overview

Dealing with severe, explosive, and often bloody diarrhea accompanied by intense abdominal cramping demands rapid, highly specific diagnostic intervention to halt the spread of this highly contagious intestinal infection. Within our elite Microbiology and Enteric services, Shigella testing utilizes advanced stool culture techniques and rapid molecular multiplex PCR to detect the specific Shigella bacteria causing bacterial dysentery. By leveraging state-of-the-art microbiological technology, this crucial screening definitively confirms the infection, offering the critical data needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in avoiding anti-diarrheal medications that worsen the condition, prescribing highly targeted antibiotic therapies, and executing proactive hydration protocols. Highly regarded for rapid, dependable gastrointestinal diagnostics among the best diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and incredibly efficient turnaround times. Protect your digestive tract—book your shigella testing in UAE, arrange a secure, discreet home sample collection, or connect with our dedicated medical professionals today.

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