SALMONELLA SPP BY PCR

The SALMONELLA SPP BY PCR test is a molecular diagnostic assay that detects Salmonella species-specific DNA in clinical stool specimens or rectal swabs. By amplifying and identifying bacterial genetic material, PCR delivers highly sensitive and specific results faster than traditional culture methods, enabling prompt diagnosis of enteric salmonellosis, typhoid, and paratyphoid infections. This service includes convenient home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE, with laboratory processing and electronic reporting to support rapid clinical decisions and public-health follow-up.

This test is primarily used to confirm Salmonella infection in patients presenting with acute gastroenteritis, persistent fever suggestive of typhoid/enteric fever, or during suspected foodborne outbreaks and screening of high-risk groups (e.g., food handlers, travellers). It is suitable for adults and children when rapid detection is needed or when prior antibiotic use may reduce culture yield; results help clinicians start appropriate therapy sooner and support infection-control measures. Results are typically reported to the ordering physician and can be used alongside clinical assessment and other laboratory tests for comprehensive management.

Important considerations include sample type and timing: a fresh stool sample or rectal swab is preferred, and samples should be collected before or as early as possible in the course of antibiotic therapy if clinically feasible. PCR detects bacterial DNA and therefore indicates presence of Salmonella genetic material but does not provide antibiotic susceptibility—culture may still be required for antimicrobial sensitivity testing. For residents of Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE, Touch Connect’s home collection team follows local specimen transport and labeling standards to ensure sample integrity and timely laboratory processing.

• Salmonella spp. DNA (qualitative PCR)
• Salmonella Typhi DNA (qualitative PCR)
• Salmonella Paratyphi A/B DNA (qualitative PCR)
• Non-typhoidal Salmonella detection (qualitative)

• Acute diarrhoea with fever, abdominal pain, or bloody stools
• Persistent high fever suggestive of typhoid or paratyphoid infection
• Suspected foodborne outbreak or multiple cases after a shared meal
• Recent travel to regions with high Salmonella incidence
• Screening of food handlers, healthcare workers, or immunocompromised patients

• Rapid and highly sensitive detection compared with culture
• Convenient home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Quick electronic reporting to support faster treatment decisions
• Useful when prior antibiotics may reduce culture sensitivity
• Supports outbreak investigation and public-health response

• Fresh stool sample or rectal swab collected in provided sterile container
• Avoid antibiotics 48–72 hours before sampling if clinically safe and advised by your physician
• Label sample with full patient details and present valid UAE/Dubai ID at collection
• No fasting required; follow collector’s instructions to preserve sample integrity