ENTEROVIRUS ANTIGEN

The ENTEROVIRUS ANTIGEN test is a convenient at‑home diagnostic service that detects enteroviral proteins (antigens) in respiratory or stool specimens to identify active enterovirus infection. Samples are collected at home by a trained technician and processed by a certified Dubai laboratory using validated antigen-detection methods for rapid, reliable results. Early detection is important because enteroviruses commonly cause illnesses such as hand‑foot‑and‑mouth disease, herpangina, febrile illness in infants, and aseptic meningitis, and timely diagnosis helps guide clinical management and infection control.

This test is primarily used for symptomatic individuals — especially young children, close‑contact household members, or people in outbreak settings — and can help differentiate viral enteroviral infections from other causes of fever or rash. Results are delivered electronically from the Dubai lab, typically within 24–48 hours of specimen receipt, though sensitivity is highest when samples are collected early in the course of illness; a negative antigen result does not fully exclude infection, so clinical correlation and physician consultation are recommended.

• Enterovirus antigen (qualitative)
• Antigen detection result (Positive / Negative)
• Specimen type recorded (nasopharyngeal / throat / stool)
• Sample collection timestamp and laboratory processing details

• Acute fever with rash, mouth ulcers or hand‑foot lesions (suspected HFMD)
• Signs of meningitis or encephalitis (fever, severe headache, neck stiffness)
• Unexplained febrile illness in infants and young children
• During cluster outbreaks in childcare, schools, or household contacts
• Traveler or resident with recent onset viral symptoms seeking rapid diagnosis

• At‑home sample collection by trained technician for patient comfort and convenience
• Processing at a certified Dubai laboratory for reliable, regulated testing
• Fast turnaround (typically 24–48 hours after lab receipt) for timely decision making
• Useful for early detection to guide isolation, supportive care, and outbreak control
• Electronic result delivery with recommendation to consult a clinician for interpretation

• At‑home swab or stool sample collection by appointed technician
• No fasting required; avoid eating, drinking or chewing gum 30 minutes before a throat swab
• Best performed within the first 5–7 days of symptom onset for highest sensitivity
• Provide valid Emirates ID, contact information and current symptoms during booking