Acinetobacter baumannii BY PCR

The Acinetobacter baumannii BY PCR test is a molecular assay that detects the genetic material of Acinetobacter baumannii using real‑time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This highly sensitive and specific method identifies presence (and often relative load via Ct value) of the pathogen in clinical specimens, enabling detection earlier and with greater accuracy than conventional culture in many settings.

This test is used to confirm suspected A. baumannii infections (respiratory, wound, urinary or bloodstream), to screen high‑risk patients during hospital outbreaks, and to guide timely, targeted antimicrobial therapy. With home sample collection and analysis performed in UAE‑certified laboratories, it supports rapid clinical decisions while reducing delays associated with hospital visits and conventional diagnostic workflows.

• Acinetobacter baumannii DNA (qualitative detection)
• Cycle threshold (Ct) value
• OXA‑type carbapenemase genes (e.g., OXA‑23/OXA‑51) where included
• Other common resistance genes (NDM, VIM, KPC) if included in panel

• Suspected hospital‑acquired pneumonia or ventilator‑associated pneumonia
• Non‑healing or severe wound infections, especially after surgery or trauma
• Persistent bacteremia or sepsis where Acinetobacter is a possible cause
• Contact screening during suspected nosocomial outbreak or cluster
• Immunocompromised patients with new infectious symptoms

• Rapid, high‑sensitivity molecular detection for early diagnosis
• Home sample collection by trained personnel for patient convenience
• Analysis in UAE‑certified laboratories ensuring regulatory compliance
• Supports prompt, targeted antimicrobial decisions and infection control
• Useful for outbreak screening and monitoring of high‑risk patients

• Appropriate clinical specimen (wound swab, respiratory sample, rectal/skin swab or as directed)
• Specimen must be collected by trained technician using provided collection kit
• No fasting required; follow pre‑collection instructions to avoid contamination
• Provide accurate patient and clinical information for proper interpretation