VIBRIO CHOLERAE BY PCR

The VIBRIO CHOLERAE BY PCR test detects Vibrio cholerae genetic material using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to confirm the presence of the bacterium in a patient sample, typically stool or a rectal swab. PCR identifies species-specific DNA and can target toxin-producing genes, providing a sensitive and specific diagnosis even when bacterial counts are low. This molecular approach is important for prompt clinical decision-making, guiding rehydration and antibiotic therapy and for rapid public health response during suspected cholera cases or outbreaks.

This service offers convenient at-home sample collection with secure transport to licensed Dubai laboratories, ensuring results are processed under UAE regulatory standards. It is recommended for individuals with acute watery diarrhea, those with recent travel to endemic areas, household contacts of confirmed cases, or when public health authorities suspect an outbreak; rapid turnaround (often within 24–48 hours depending on lab logistics) helps clinicians and health authorities act quickly.

• Vibrio cholerae DNA (qualitative)
• Serogroup differentiation: O1 / O139
• Toxin gene detection (ctxA)
• PCR cycle threshold (Ct) value (where reported)
• Result interpretation: Detected / Not detected

• Acute onset of profuse watery diarrhea with dehydration
• Recent travel to cholera-endemic regions
• Exposure to suspected contaminated water or food sources
• Close contact with a confirmed cholera case
• During suspected local outbreaks or cluster of diarrhoeal illness

• High sensitivity and specificity compared with culture alone
• Rapid results to guide timely rehydration and antibiotic decisions
• At‑home sample collection with analysis by licensed Dubai labs
• Supports public health surveillance and outbreak control
• Reduces need for immediate clinic or ER visits when appropriate

• Fresh stool specimen or rectal swab collected in the supplied kit
• Follow provided collection instructions and keep sample refrigerated until pickup
• Avoid contamination with urine or water during collection
• Inform the laboratory/clinician of recent antibiotic use or cholera vaccination