SHIGELLA / ENTEROINVASIVE E. COLI (EIEC) BY PCR

The SHIGELLA / ENTEROINVASIVE E. COLI (EIEC) BY PCR test is a clinically validated molecular assay that detects and differentiates DNA from Shigella species and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) in stool samples. Using real-time PCR technology, the test provides sensitive and specific qualitative detection with cycle threshold (Ct) reporting and internal controls to ensure accuracy. Offered with professional home sample collection and timely reporting across Dubai and the UAE, this service supports prompt clinical management, infection control and public-health notification.

• Shigella spp. DNA (PCR)
• Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) DNA (PCR)
• Internal amplification control
• Qualitative result (Positive / Negative)
• Cycle threshold (Ct) value

• Acute bloody or mucoid diarrhoea
• Severe abdominal cramps with fever
• Persistent diarrhoea lasting more than 48 hours
• Recent travel or exposure to contaminated food or water
• Suspected household, school or childcare outbreak
• Immunocompromised individuals with gastrointestinal symptoms

• Fast, highly sensitive PCR-based detection for accurate diagnosis
• Differentiates Shigella from EIEC to guide targeted therapy
• Convenient home stool collection across Dubai and the UAE
• Rapid turnaround to support prompt treatment and public-health response
• Reduces unnecessary hospital visits and empirical antibiotic use

• Fresh stool sample collected in the provided sterile container
• Avoid starting antibiotics before collection if clinically safe — inform the collector if already on treatment
• No fasting required; suitable for adults and children
• Keep sample refrigerated and ready for same-day pickup by the home collection team