Serratia marcescens BY PCR

The Serratia Marcescens BY PCR is a molecular diagnostic test that detects Serratia marcescens DNA directly from clinical specimens using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The assay provides a highly sensitive and specific qualitative result (detected / not detected) and often reports a Cycle Threshold (Ct) value to indicate relative DNA load, enabling rapid identification of this opportunistic Gram‑negative pathogen.

This service supports home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE with lab‑certified reports suitable for clinical decision making and infection‑control actions. It is particularly useful for suspected healthcare‑associated infections (wound, urinary, respiratory, or bloodstream), outbreak screening in medical facilities, and for clinicians who need timely information to guide targeted antibiotic therapy; results should be reviewed with a treating physician or infection control team for interpretation and follow‑up.

• Serratia marcescens DNA (qualitative PCR)
• Cycle Threshold (Ct) value (semi‑quantitative indicator)
• Internal amplification control (assay validity)
• Reported sample type (wound, urine, respiratory, blood)

• Suspected hospital‑acquired wound or surgical site infection
• Recurrent or complicated urinary tract infection with Gram‑negative features
• Unexplained sepsis or bacteremia in hospitalized patients
• Outbreak or cluster screening in healthcare settings
• Prior to or during targeted antibiotic therapy when specific identification is needed

• Rapid, high‑sensitivity PCR detection with fast laboratory turnaround (typically 24–48 hours)
• Convenient home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Lab‑certified report suitable for clinical management and infection‑control processes
• Supports early isolation and outbreak response in healthcare facilities
• Helps clinicians select targeted therapy and can reduce unnecessary hospital visits and AED‑related costs

• Appropriate clinical specimen: wound swab, urine, respiratory swab, or blood as directed by clinician
• No fasting required; sample collected at home by a trained technician
• Inform the collector and laboratory about recent antibiotic use or topical antiseptic application at the sample site
• Provide valid Emirates ID and relevant clinical history for accurate reporting and local regulatory compliance