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Enterovirus Antigen Stool Test in UAE | 220 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل مستضد الفيروس المعوي في البراز في الإمارات | 220 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
الخلاصة التنفيذية: فحص عالي الدقة لاكتشاف التهاب المعدة والأمعاء الفيروسي عند الأطفال والبالغين وفق أعلى معايير الجودة.
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing (Immunochromatographic ICT).
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Test Overview
The Enterovirus Antigen Stool Test rapidly detects viral proteins of enteroviruses (e.g., Coxsackie, Echovirus) in stool, confirming viral gastroenteritis. This same‑day immunochromatographic assay is the DHA‑compliant first‑line screen for acute diarrheal illness in children and adults across the UAE.
| Parameter | Our Test (ICT) | Closest Alternative (RT‑PCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | High‑sensitivity membrane‑based capture | Nucleic acid amplification |
| Method | Immunochromatographic Test (ICT) | Real‑time RT‑PCR |
| Speed | Same day (sample by 1 pm) | 2–3 working days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“Rapid stool antigen testing offers immediate guidance in managing acute gastroenteritis, yet it must be combined with hydration status and clinical evolution. Even a negative result does not exclude early infection; we correlate findings with patient history for confident diagnosis.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA Consultant (License: 61713011)
⚠️ Medication Warning:
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your treating physician. Antidiarrheals or antiemetics should only be adjusted under medical supervision.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion from stool collection: Patients with active rectal bleeding or suspected intussusception; sample must be collected under clinical guidance.
- ER Red Flags: High fever (>39°C) unresponsive to antipyretics, severe abdominal distension, signs of severe dehydration (absent tears, sunken eyes, capillary refill >3 sec), or blood/mucus in stool.
- Minors: For children under 18 years, a legal guardian must provide consent in compliance with UAE CDS Law 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions & Clinical Guidance
What is the Enterovirus Antigen Stool, and when is it recommended?
It is a rapid immunochromatographic assay that detects enterovirus proteins in stool to confirm viral gastroenteritis, commonly prescribed for acute watery diarrhoea in children. هو فحص سريع للكشف عن بروتينات الفيروس المعوي في البراز لتأكيد التهاب المعدة والأمعاء الفيروسي.
How should I prepare for the stool collection?
No special preparation is required; collect 5 g (3 g minimum) of fresh stool in a sterile screw‑capped container, refrigerate immediately and deliver to the lab within 24 hours without freezing. لا حاجة لتحضيرات خاصة؛ اجمع 5 غم من البراز الطازج في عبوة معقمة واحفظه مبرداً دون تجميد.
When will I receive my results and what do they mean?
You will receive your report the same day if the sample arrives by 1 pm; a positive result indicates current enterovirus infection, while a negative may require clinical correlation or PCR testing. ستتلقى التقرير في نفس اليوم إذا وصلت العينة قبل الساعة 1 ظهراً؛ النتيجة الإيجابية تؤكد الإصابة بالفيروس.
Compliance & Legal
Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87) | UAE PDPL Data Privacy | CDS Law 2026 (Minor Consent)
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Facility (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139)
Sample Handling & TAT
Sample: 5 g (3 g min.) fresh stool in sterile screw‑capped container, ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
TAT: Sample daily by 1 pm; report same day.
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