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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring tests in Dubai & UAE

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40

Listed price range

550.00–4,500.00 AED

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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-172
Amikacin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test

This test measures the concentration of amikacin in the blood to guide dosing adjustments.

Serum 2–3 weeks 2,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Amikacin Concentration", "Trough Level (lowest concentration)", "Peak Level (highest concentration)"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Amikacin Trough Level", "reference_range": "Typically 5–10 Β΅g/mL (Consult lab for specific range)"}, {"name": "Amikacin Peak Level", "reference_range": "Typically 30–60 Β΅g/mL (Consult lab for specific range)"}]
Preparation
["Collect trough sample immediately before the next dose.", "Collect peak sample 30-60 minutes after IV infusion or 60 minutes after intramuscular injection.", "Follow physician's exact timing instructions."]
Indications
["Monitoring patients on amikacin therapy", "Optimising dosage in severe infections", "Minimising risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity", "Patients with impaired renal function"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3392-1 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of amikacin in the blood to guide dosing adjustments.
TEST-207
Amitriptyline Test

This test measures the concentration of amitriptyline and its active metabolite nortriptyline in the serum.

Serum 2–3 weeks (specimens received by the 7th of the month) 2,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Amitriptyline", "Serum Nortriptyline"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Amitriptyline", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Nortriptyline", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Collect blood sample exactly 12 hours after the last oral dose.", "Ensure patient is at steady-state (usually after 5–7 days of consistent dosing).", "Use a plain red-top tube without gel separator.", "Do not stop or alter medication without medical advice.", "Sign the mandatory Form 35 consent at the time of collection."]
Indications
["Monitoring therapeutic drug levels", "Optimising dosage for depression, neuropathic pain, or migraine prophylaxis", "Assessing patient compliance", "Investigating suspected toxicity or side effects"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3471-2 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of amitriptyline and its active metabolite nortriptyline in the serum.
TEST-458
Bromide Total Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of bromide in the patient's serum.

Serum 3–4 weeks (batch tested) 1,900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Bromide Level"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Bromide Total", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Avoid bromide-containing supplements or sedatives for 48 hours prior, unless medically contraindicated.", "A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory before sample collection."]
Indications
["Therapeutic drug monitoring for bromide therapy", "Management of epilepsy", "Monitoring neurological conditions"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 14314-1 ICD-10: Z79.8, G40.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of bromide in the patient's serum.
TEST-460
Bupropion Test

This test quantifies bupropion and hydroxybupropion levels in serum to guide therapeutic drug monitoring.

Serum 2–3 weeks 2,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Bupropion", "Serum Hydroxybupropion"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Bupropion", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Hydroxybupropion", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Blood sample must be drawn immediately before the next scheduled dose (trough level).", "Do not take the morning dose prior to collection.", "Continue all other medications as prescribed unless otherwise directed by your physician."]
Indications
["Monitoring antidepressant therapy", "Monitoring smoking cessation therapy", "Assessing adherence", "Guiding dose adjustments"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3530-0 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test quantifies bupropion and hydroxybupropion levels in serum to guide therapeutic drug monitoring.
TEST-544
Carbamazepine Free Test

This test measures the unbound, pharmacologically active concentration of carbamazepine in serum.

Serum 2–3 weeks 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Free Carbamazepine concentration", "Pharmacologically active drug fraction"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Free Carbamazepine", "reference_range": "1.0 - 2.5 mg/L (Individualised target range recommended)"}]
Preparation
["No specific fasting required", "Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor"]
Indications
["Therapeutic drug monitoring in epilepsy", "Therapeutic drug monitoring in bipolar disorder", "Patients with altered protein binding (e.g., pregnancy, hypoalbuminemia, elderly)", "Suspected carbamazepine toxicity", "Suspected subtherapeutic carbamazepine levels"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3533-7 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the unbound, pharmacologically active concentration of carbamazepine in serum.
TEST-665
Clomipramine (Anafranil) Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of clomipramine in the patient's serum. It aids in assessing medication efficacy and potential toxicity.

Serum 2-3 weeks (monthly batch; cut-off 7th of month) 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Clomipramine Concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Clomipramine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Collect a 4 mL serum sample in a plain red-top tube", "Sample collection at least 12 hours after the last oral dose", "Arrange refrigerated transport with home phlebotomy team"]
Indications
["Optimizing clomipramine dosage", "Assessing therapeutic drug levels", "Monitoring for toxicity", "Evaluating patient adherence"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3530-0 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of clomipramine in the patient's serum. It aids in assessing medication efficacy and potential toxicity.
TEST-669
Clonazepam Test

This test measures the concentration of clonazepam in the serum to monitor therapeutic levels and guide dosage adjustments.

Serum 2-3 weeks (sample cut-off: 7th of each month) 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Clonazepam Concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Clonazepam", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Collect blood before the next dose (trough level)", "Use a plain red-top tube without gel", "Ship refrigerated (2-8Β°C)", "No special fasting required", "Avoid SST gel-barrier tubes", "Sign the mandatory Send-Out Consent Form (Form 35)"]
Indications
["Therapeutic drug monitoring for anxiety, panic, and epilepsy", "Dose adjustment", "Assessment of adherence", "Investigation of suspected toxicity or side effects"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 4011-2 ICD-10: Z79.899
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of clonazepam in the serum to monitor therapeutic levels and guide dosage adjustments.
TEST-673
Clorazepate Test

This diagnostic test quantifies the concentration of clorazepate and its active metabolite nordazepam in serum.

Serum 2–3 weeks 2,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Clorazepate", "Nordazepam"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Clorazepate", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Nordazepam", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Schedule blood draw immediately before next scheduled dose (trough level)", "Fast for at least 6 hours prior", "Avoid alcohol for 24 hours", "Inform phlebotomist of all medications, supplements, and grapefruit consumption"]
Indications
["Monitoring therapeutic levels in patients on clorazepate", "Guiding dose adjustments", "Preventing toxicity", "Assessing adherence"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 39437-5 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test quantifies the concentration of clorazepate and its active metabolite nordazepam in serum.
TEST-676
Clozapine Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test

This test quantitatively measures serum concentrations of clozapine and its active metabolite norclozapine.

Serum 2–3 weeks (sample must arrive by the 7th of the month) 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Clozapine", "Serum Norclozapine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Clozapine", "reference_range": "350–600 ng/mL"}, {"name": "Norclozapine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Blood must be drawn as a trough sample, precisely 0.5 to 1 hour before the next scheduled oral dose at steady state.", "Requires 2 mL of serum collected in a plain Red Top tube (no SST gel barrier tubes)."]
Indications
["Therapeutic dose optimization for treatment-resistant schizophrenia", "Toxicity prevention", "Monitoring patients with variable metabolism", "Assessing adherence"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3585-4 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test quantitatively measures serum concentrations of clozapine and its active metabolite norclozapine.
TEST-921
Cyclosporine A Test

This test measures the concentration of Cyclosporine A in whole blood to guide immunosuppressive therapy.

Whole blood Same day (sample received by 5 PM); STAT within 4 hours 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["Cyclosporine A trough level", "Immunosuppressant drug concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Cyclosporine A", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Fasting is not required.", "Avoid grapefruit juice and star fruit for 24 hours prior."]
Indications
["Monitoring immunosuppression in transplant recipients", "Adjusting Cyclosporine A dosage", "Assessing drug efficacy and toxicity"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 10020-6 ICD-10: Z94.0, Z94.4, Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of Cyclosporine A in whole blood to guide immunosuppressive therapy.
TEST-972
Desipramine Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test

This test measures the concentration of desipramine in the patient's serum to guide dosage adjustments.

Serum (Red Top, No Additive) 2–3 weeks (scheduled batch processing) 1,300.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Desipramine Concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Desipramine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Fasting stable-state specimen collected >12 hours post-dose", "Accompany with fully completed Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)"]
Indications
["Monitoring therapeutic levels", "Assessing adherence", "Guiding dose adjustments", "Investigating toxicity"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3538-0 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of desipramine in the patient's serum to guide dosage adjustments.
TEST-988
Dexamethasone Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test

This test measures the concentration of dexamethasone in the blood serum to guide therapeutic dosing.

Serum 2–3 weeks 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Dexamethasone Concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Serum Dexamethasone", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Fasting serum sample required", "Sample collection between 8–10 AM", "Use red-top tube (no SST gel)", "Keep specimen refrigerated or frozen immediately"]
Indications
["Patients on long-term or high-dose corticosteroid therapy", "Management of inflammatory conditions", "Management of autoimmune conditions", "Management of adrenal insufficiency", "Anti-aging protocols involving corticosteroids"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 19633-6 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of dexamethasone in the blood serum to guide therapeutic dosing.
TEST-1003
Diazepam Blood Level Test (TDM)

This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of diazepam and its metabolites in the patient's serum or plasma.

Peripheral Serum or Plasma 2–3 weeks 2,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Diazepam", "Diazepam Metabolites"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Diazepam", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Nordiazepam (Desmethyldiazepam)", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Temazepam", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Oxazepam", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Schedule blood draw just before next scheduled dose (trough level)", "Continue all medications as prescribed", "Bring completed consent form"]
Indications
["Long-term benzodiazepine therapy", "Suspected toxicity or non-adherence", "Dosage adjustments", "Monitoring drug interactions"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3948-7 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of diazepam and its metabolites in the patient's serum or plasma.
TEST-993
Digitoxin Test (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring)

This test measures the concentration of digitoxin in the blood serum to monitor therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity.

Serum 2-3 weeks 2,600.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum digitoxin concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Digitoxin", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Fast for at least 4 hours", "Schedule blood draw just before next scheduled dose", "Bring mandatory consent form"]
Indications
["Monitoring digitoxin therapy", "Assessing risk of digitalis toxicity", "Patients with heart failure or atrial fibrillation on digitoxin"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3352-0 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This test measures the concentration of digitoxin in the blood serum to monitor therapeutic levels and prevent toxicity.
TEST-1015
Disopyramide Drug Level Monitoring Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the serum concentration of disopyramide to guide therapeutic dosing.

Serum 2–3 weeks after sample receipt by the 7th of the month 1,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Serum Disopyramide Concentration"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Disopyramide", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["No fasting required", "Inform phlebotomist about all medications", "Sign Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35)"]
Indications
["Monitoring therapy for cardiac arrhythmias", "Assessing potential drug toxicity", "Optimizing disopyramide dosage"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 3395-7 ICD-10: Z51.81
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the serum concentration of disopyramide to guide therapeutic dosing.

Category overview

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: overview

Managing chronic conditions with specialized medications requires a delicate balance, and precise biological monitoring ensures your treatment remains safe and effective. Within our comprehensive Biochemistry services, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring measures the exact concentration of specific prescription medications in your bloodstream. By utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this vital clinical testing provides your healthcare provider with the critical data needed to optimize dosing, prevent toxicity, and safely guide your personalized medical care. Widely respected for clinical excellence among diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, unparalleled analytical accuracy, and highly efficient reporting for sensitive treatments. Take control of your medication managementβ€”schedule your therapeutic drug monitoring in UAE, book a seamless home sample collection, or consult our dedicated medical experts.

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