Candida dubliniensis

Candida dubliniensis testing identifies the presence of the yeast species Candida dubliniensis using laboratory methods such as culture and molecular assays (PCR). The test determines species-level identification and may include colony counts or antifungal susceptibility to help distinguish C. dubliniensis from closely related Candida species like C. albicans, which is important because species differences can influence treatment choice and resistance patterns.

This service offers discreet, home-based sample collection with processing at UAE-certified laboratories and confidential result delivery in Dubai. It is useful for people with recurrent oral or genital thrush, persistent symptoms after standard treatment, or immunocompromised patients where accurate species identification and antifungal guidance are clinically important.

• Candida dubliniensis — Presence / Absence
• Species identification (Culture / PCR)
• Colony count (CFU/ml)
• Antifungal susceptibility profile (MIC)
• Molecular confirmation (PCR result/Ct)

• Recurrent or persistent oral thrush not responding to treatment
• Repeated vaginal or genital yeast infections despite therapy
• Immunocompromised individuals (e.g., HIV, transplant recipients)
• After antifungal treatment failure or suspected resistance
• Unexplained white patches, severe soreness, itching, or discharge

• Discreet home sample collection in Dubai with UAE-certified labs
• Species-level identification to guide targeted antifungal therapy
• Antifungal susceptibility reporting to detect possible resistance
• Fast, confidential results and clinician-facing interpretive guidance
• Reduced need for clinic visits—convenient for busy UAE residents

• Sample: appropriate swab (oral, vaginal, or other site) collected at home or by a trained phlebotomy/collection technician
• Avoid topical antifungals for 48 hours and systemic antifungals for 7 days prior to sampling if clinically safe—consult your physician in Dubai first
• Do not douche, use vaginal creams, or apply lubricants for 24 hours before a genital swab
• Available for adults; book a home-collection appointment in Dubai with valid Emirates ID