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Viral Load Tests in Dubai & UAE
Investigations in this area, with the specimen type, turnaround time and listed price for each option — so you and your clinician can compare before you book.
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Viral Load investigations
All 38 investigations in this category are listed below.
| Test | What it measures | Specimen | Turnaround | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adenovirus and Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-1023 LOINC 78575-1 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Adenovirus and Bocavirus DNA in respiratory specimens. | Respiratory Specimen (Nasopharyngeal Swab / Sputum) | 36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email) | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| Adenovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-1027 LOINC 36632-4 | This test quantifies the amount of adenovirus DNA in blood, plasma, or serum using qPCR. | Peripheral Blood (Plasma / Serum) | Phone: 36 hours / Email: 48 hours (up to 4th working day) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| CCHF Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-1016 LOINC 88513-0 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus RNA present in a patient's sample. | Blood or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | 36–48 Hours (Email: 48 hrs / Phone: 36 hrs) | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| CCL3-L1 Gene Load Test TEST-943 LOINC 93206-5 | This test quantifies the expression level of the CCL3-L1 gene in a patient's blood sample. | Whole blood (peripheral) | 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| Chandipura Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-977 LOINC 33794-6 | This test quantifies the amount of Chandipura virus RNA in patient samples. | Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, CSF, Nasal & Throat Swabs | 36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email) | 1,100.00 AED | Details |
| Chikungunya Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-962 LOINC 54035-2 | This test quantifies the amount of Chikungunya virus RNA present in a blood sample. | Peripheral Whole Blood, Serum, or Plasma | 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-985 LOINC 101387-5 | This test quantifies the amount of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus RNA in biological samples. | Blood serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Phone 36 hours – Email 4th working day | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Quantitative PCR Test TEST-941 LOINC 49879-4 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA present in a patient's plasma sample. | Plasma | Next-day report (sample collected by 3 pm) | 750.00 AED | Details |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-971 LOINC 13949-2 | This test quantifies the amount of CMV DNA present in the blood, indicating the level of active viral replication. | Blood (Plasma or Serum) | 24 hours (urgent) / 36 hours (email softcopy) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-909 LOINC 80383-3 | This test quantifies the amount of Ebola virus RNA present in a sample, providing a precise measure of viral load. | Whole blood, serum, plasma | 36 hours (phone) / 48 hours (email) | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| Enterovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-917 LOINC 29893-2 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of enterovirus genetic material present in a biological sample. | Blood, Stool, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Plasma | Email: 36 hours; Phone: 24 hours | 1,500.00 AED | Details |
| Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Load Quantitative Test (qPCR) TEST-913 LOINC 20416-4 (Plasma) / 20417-2 (Whole Blood) | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA present in a patient's sample. | Serum, whole blood, plasma (pleural fluid by hospital procedure only) | 24 hours by phone, 36 hours by email | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| H3N2 & Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative PCR Test TEST-841 LOINC 90913-5 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of H3N2 and Influenza A viral RNA in respiratory specimens. | Respiratory specimen (deep nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab/aspirate, throat swab, bronchial aspirate) | 24–36 hours | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| H7N7 & Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-832 LOINC 43306-2 | This test measures the absolute quantity of H7N7 and Influenza A viral RNA in respiratory samples. | Nasopharyngeal swab or sputum | 36 hours (preliminary phone result) / 48 hours (official email report) | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| H7N9 & Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-828 LOINC 1747-4 | This test quantifies the viral load of H7N9 and Influenza A RNA in a respiratory sample. | Sputum, throat, or nasal swab | 36-48 hours | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| Hantavirus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-866 LOINC 48517-8 | This test quantifies the amount of Hantavirus RNA in blood, serum, plasma, CSF, or respiratory specimens. | Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Bronchial Lavage | Phone notification within 24 hours; email report by 3rd working day | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| HCV Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-875 LOINC 11011-4 | This diagnostic test quantifies the concentration of Hepatitis C virus RNA in peripheral blood. | Peripheral whole blood | 24 hours (telephonic) / 36 hours (email report) | 750.00 AED | Details |
| Heartland Virus (HTV) Viral Load, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR Test TEST-876 LOINC 100400-2 | This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of Heartland Virus RNA in patient samples. | Whole blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | 36–48 hours | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
| Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-884 LOINC 70241-4 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Hepatitis A virus RNA in the patient's sample. | Whole Blood (EDTA), Serum, Plasma, or Stool | 24–36 hours | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| HHV-7 Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-863 LOINC 90594-4 | This test quantifies the amount of Human Herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) DNA present in a sample. | Saliva, Skin Biopsy, Tissue, Plasma | Phone: 24 h, Email: 36 h (3rd working day) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| HHV‑6 Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-858 LOINC 44058-5 | This test quantifies the amount of Human Herpesvirus 6 DNA in a sample. | Whole blood, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | 24-hour phone result; 3 working days by email | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| HSV-1 & HSV-2 Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-869 LOINC 47295-1 | This test quantifies the amount of Herpes Simplex Virus DNA (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in a blood sample. | EDTA Plasma, Serum | 24 hours (phone) / 36 hours (email) | 900.00 AED | Details |
| Human Bocavirus (HBoV) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-994 LOINC 88146-5 | This test quantifies Human Bocavirus (HBoV) DNA in respiratory specimens using real-time PCR. | Nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, cerebrospinal fluid | 36 hours by phone / 48 hours by email | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) B Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-715 LOINC 94009-2 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) type B genetic material present in a respiratory sample. | Respiratory specimen (nasopharyngeal swab or sputum) | 4th working day (email); 36-hour phone alert | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Human Rotavirus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-810 LOINC 49936-0 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of human rotavirus RNA present in a stool sample. | Stool (fresh sample in sterile container) | 24 – 36 hours (results phoned) / 48 hours (email report) | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-803 LOINC 40579-1 | This test measures the amount of Influenza A virus RNA in a respiratory sample. | Nasopharyngeal swab / Respiratory specimen | 24–36 hours | 600.00 AED | Details |
| JEV Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-786 LOINC 88575-4 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Japanese encephalitis virus RNA in a patient's sample. | Blood or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | 24–36 hours | 1,100.00 AED | Details |
| Measles Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-744 LOINC 58722-5 | This test detects and quantifies measles virus RNA in patient samples. | Serum, Plasma, CSF, Urine, Oral Swab, Bronchial Swab | Phone: 24 hours; Email: 36 working hours | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| Metapneumovirus A Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-719 LOINC 69142-0 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Human Metapneumovirus A viral RNA in respiratory specimens. | Nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, bronchial lavage, lung tissue | Preliminary: 36 hours (phone); Final: 48 hours (email) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Nipah Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-690 LOINC 94310-0 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of Nipah virus RNA present in a patient's sample. | Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, Respiratory Secretions, Urine | 48 hours (Email), 36 hours (Phone) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Parvovirus B19 Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-691 LOINC 44258-8 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of active Parvovirus B19 DNA in a patient's sample. | Peripheral whole blood (EDTA or serum separator), plasma, or respiratory specimen (nasopharyngeal swab / sputum) | 36 hours by phone; 48 hours by email | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus B (RSV-B) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-640 LOINC 77433-0 | This test measures the quantity of RSV-B viral RNA in a respiratory sample using qPCR. | Nasopharyngeal Swab | 48 hours (email) / 36 hours (phone) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| RSV A Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-643 LOINC 78979-7 | This test quantifies the amount of Respiratory Syncytial Virus type A RNA in a respiratory sample. | Nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, lung tissue | 48 hours (email report) / 36 hours (phone notification) | 1,000.00 AED | Details |
| SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load Quantitative Test (qPCR & WGS) TEST-636 LOINC 94756-3 | This diagnostic test evaluates the quantity of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA present in a respiratory specimen. | Respiratory specimen (e.g., bronchial lavage, deep respiratory swab) | Electronic report within 36 hours; phone alert within 24 hours | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| TTV Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-580 LOINC 94500-6 | This test quantifies Torque Teno virus DNA levels in blood, plasma, serum, saliva, or other body fluids. | Serum, plasma, whole blood (EDTA), saliva, seminal fluid, stool/rectal swab | 1 week (5–7 business days) | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-572 LOINC 22432-2 | This test quantifies the amount of Varicella Zoster Virus DNA in a sample. | Blood (serum/plasma/whole blood), Saliva, Vesicular swabs; CSF available via hospital extraction | 36–48 hours | 900.00 AED | Details |
| West Nile Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-566 LOINC 94304-2 | This test quantifies the amount of West Nile virus RNA present in a patient's blood or cerebrospinal fluid. | Blood or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | 3 working days (email); urgent phone notification within 24 hours | 1,200.00 AED | Details |
| Zika Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test TEST-562 LOINC 90422-5 | This test quantifies the amount of Zika virus RNA in various biological samples. | Serum, Plasma, CSF, Urine, Amniotic Fluid, Tissue | 48 hours (email), 36 hours (phone reporting) | 1,400.00 AED | Details |
Clinical overview
About Viral Load
Successfully managing chronic viral infections—such as HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C—requires rigorous, highly precise ongoing molecular oversight to ensure your antiviral treatment remains effective over time. Integrated into our comprehensive Virology services, Viral Load testing utilizes advanced quantitative PCR (qPCR) to accurately measure the exact number of viral RNA or DNA copies per milliliter of your blood. This crucial longitudinal profiling provides a definitive, high-resolution snapshot of viral replication and treatment efficacy, safely guiding your infectious disease specialist in adjusting medication regimens, detecting early drug resistance, and preventing irreversible systemic damage. Widely respected for clinical management excellence across top diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Empower your long-term health management—schedule your viral load testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample collection, or consult our expert medical team today.
Before your appointment
Preparation & sample collection
Follow the instructions you are given
Fasting, timing and medicine restrictions differ between investigations. The instructions for your specific request are confirmed when you book.
Bring your identification
A valid photo ID is required at collection so that your sample is matched correctly to your record.
Tell us about medicines
Prescription medicines, supplements and recent procedures can affect how an investigation is scheduled or interpreted — please mention them.
Ask before collection
If anything about preparation is unclear, contact us before your appointment. Preparation errors can affect reporting times.
Patient information
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about Viral Load testing at DNA Labs UAE. This information is general and does not replace advice from your treating clinician.
How do I choose the right Viral Load test?
The correct investigation depends on what your clinician is trying to establish. Review the specimen type and turnaround time below, then confirm the choice with your treating doctor before booking.
What specimen is required?
Specimen requirements are listed for each investigation. If a request involves more than one sample type, our team will confirm what is needed at the time of booking.
Do you offer home sample collection in Dubai and the UAE?
Yes. Home collection can be arranged across Dubai and the wider UAE. Availability and appointment windows vary by location, so please confirm when you book.
How long do results take?
Turnaround depends on the investigation and the method used. The expected reporting time is confirmed with you before collection.
Is there anything I need to do before sample collection?
Some investigations require fasting, a specific collection time, or avoiding certain medicines or activities. Preparation details are shared when you book — please follow them and ask if anything is unclear.
How will I receive my report?
Reports are issued as secure digital documents and can be shared with your referring clinician on request. Please review results with a qualified clinician who can interpret them in context.
About this clinical information
The information on this Viral Load page describes laboratory investigations in general terms. It is written to help you understand what an investigation involves — it is not a diagnosis and it is not a substitute for advice from your treating clinician.
- Investigation names, specimen types and listed prices are reviewed against laboratory records.
- Preparation guidance is indicative — confirm test-specific instructions before collection.
- Content is updated when investigations, methods or reporting formats change.
- Results are released to the patient and, on request, shared with the referring clinician.
Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and education only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your doctor or another qualified provider with any questions about a medical condition or before ordering a test.
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