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Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (21 Targets)

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Price1,499 AED

An advanced multiplex PCR molecular diagnostic panel designed to rapidly detect and differentiate 21 bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens responsible for acute gastroenteritis and chronic gut dysfunction—all performed seamlessly from the comfort of your home.

Overview Highlights

  • 21 Targeted Gastrointestinal Pathogens Screened (Bacterial, Parasitic & Viral)
  • At-Home Stool Sample Collection (Rapid PCR Multiplex)
  • Licensed Nurses & Accredited Lab Partners
  • No Fasting Required
  • Results Delivered Within 24–48 Hours

What Is Measured

Bacterial Pathogens (12 Targets)

  • Diarrheagenic E. coli Strains: EAEC, EPEC, ETEC, STEC, E. coli O157, Shigella / EIEC
  • Invasive & Toxin-Producing Bacteria: Campylobacter (jejuni/coli/upsaliensis), Clostridium difficile (Toxin A/B), Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella spp., Vibrio spp. (incl. V. cholerae), Yersinia enterocolitica

Parasitic Protozoa (4 Targets)

  • Cryptosporidium spp.
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia lamblia

Viral Pathogens (5 Targets)

  • Adenovirus F 40/41
  • Astrovirus
  • Norovirus GI/GII
  • Rotavirus A
  • Sapovirus

Related Symptoms

  • Sudden or persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramping, severe bloating, or nausea
  • Presence of mucus or blood in stool, or unexplained post-infectious bowel changes
  • Unexplained fever, fatigue, or dehydration following travel or dining out

Clinical Indications & Benefits

  • Employs rapid DNA/RNA multiplex PCR to identify fastidious pathogens that standard stool cultures often miss
  • Distinguishes non-invasive viral/bacterial infections from high-risk, toxin-producing strains (C. difficile, STEC)
  • Enables targeted, evidence-based antimicrobial or supportive therapy, avoiding inappropriate antibiotic overuse

Patient Preparation

  • No fasting required
  • Collect stool sample using the provided sterile stool collection kit following included instructions
  • Avoid taking anti-diarrheal medications (e.g., Loperamide/Imodium) or antibiotics prior to sample collection unless explicitly instructed by a physician

Samples are collected at home by trained clinical staff and processed through an accredited laboratory, with a physician available to talk you through the results.