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450 AEDโ Home Collection Available
TB Platinum Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) Test in UAE | 450 AED | DHA Licensed Laboratory
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity via ISO accredited processing.
Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test clinical guidance for result interpretation.
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The TB Platinum IGRA delivers a modern, single-visit alternative to traditional tuberculin skin testing. By measuring interferon-gamma release from sensitized T-cells, this assay provides highly specific detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection without cross-reactivity from BCG vaccination. Results are available the next day, enabling rapid clinical decision-making.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) is a modern blood test that detects latent or active tuberculosis infection by measuring the immune response to specific Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens. It replaces traditional skin tests with superior specificity and requires only a single patient visit. The assay uses enzyme immunoassay (ELISA/EIA) technology to quantify interferon-gamma release from T-cells incubated with TB-specific peptide antigens.
| Feature | Our IGRA Test | Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Enzyme Immunoassay (ELISA/EIA) โ high specificity, no BCG cross-reactivity | Manual induration reading โ variable, affected by prior BCG vaccination |
| Method | Single blood draw (5 mL, sodium heparin tube) | Intradermal injection, requires 2 visits at 48โ72 hours apart |
| Speed | Next-day report (sample received by 9 AM) | Result after 48โ72 hours |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"The Interferon Gamma Release Assay offers a modern, highly specific approach to detecting tuberculosis infection through a single blood draw. In my practice, I emphasize that a positive IGRA must be evaluated alongside the patient's clinical history, chest radiographic findings, and any constitutional symptoms to differentiate latent infection from active disease requiring appropriate management."
โ Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner | DHA Registration ID: 36234132
Medication Advisory
Always adhere to your prescribed medication regimen unless explicitly directed otherwise by your treating physician. Abrupt discontinuation may compromise clinical outcomes and obscure underlying disease progression.
Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Exclusion: Recent live vaccination (e.g., MMR, varicella) within 4 weeks; severe immunosuppression (e.g., high-dose corticosteroids, active chemotherapy).
- Emergency Red Flags: Active coughing up blood (hemoptysis), severe chest pain, high fever with night sweats, or difficulty breathing โ proceed to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the IGRA test and how is it performed?
The IGRA test measures interferon-gamma released by immune cells after exposure to specific TB antigens, using a single blood draw with next-day results. It requires only one visit, and the sample is collected into a sodium heparin tube, then immediately refrigerated. No boosting effect occurs, unlike with skin tests.
2. Do I need to fast or stop medications before the test?
No fasting or medication adjustment is necessary for the IGRA blood draw. However, you must not discontinue any prescribed medication without your doctor's approval. Simply attend the collection with your insurance card; the sample is taken from a vein in your arm and must remain refrigerated.
3. How reliable is the result and what happens if it is positive?
A positive IGRA indicates TB infection with over 99% specificity, but it requires further clinical evaluation โ chest X-ray, symptom review, and possible treatment. A positive result does not distinguish between latent and active disease; your physician will guide you on preventive therapy or further tests. Negative results generally rule out infection in immunocompetent individuals.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This diagnostic service operates under the regulatory framework of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and complies fully with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical safety and patient consent protocols adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All laboratory processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | TB Platinum Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) |
| Price (AED) | 450 |
| Turnaround Time | Next day (samples received by 9 AM) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Blood (5 mL, sodium heparin tube) |
| Methodology Used | Enzyme Immunoassay (ELISA/EIA) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z11.1 |
| LOINC Code | 71775-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License: 1143 | DNA Labs UAE | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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