Molecular Diagnostics
Utilizing cutting edge technology and innovation to run a wide a range of molecular investigations on sexually transmitted diseases, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections
Molecular Department
Intel Lab’s Molecular Diagnostics division masters the use of reagents to detect on a molecular level the existence of viruses, bacteria and gene sequences. These measurements support the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and monitoring of a wide range of diseases.
Sample types include blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids.
During Covid we were performing tens of thousands of tests daily and currently we have the capacity to run the most common molecular studies faster than anyone in Dubai.
- Covid-19 and respiratory infections
- Gastrointestinal viruses and bacteria
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Other Departments
Need help?
We are available 24/7 through phone or message. A member of our patient relations champions will convey your query to our clinical team for same day follow up.
Our Reference Equipment
Intel Lab is using reference Molecular diagnostic equipment from sound international manufacturers in US (the industry’s gold standard) with thousands of installations in reference labs around the globe. For our analysis we use reference reagents from Asian manufacturers, pioneers in molecular diagnosis.
We are producing in excess of 75,000 molecular investigations annually and the vast majority of the parameters are run in-house with same-day results capability. Working 24/7 allows us to collect your samples around the clock and run them within the most optimal turnaround cycle in Dubai.
A Powerful and Reliable Molecular Lab
A WIDE RANGE OF MOLECULAR BIOMARKERS IN-HOUSE
Our Full Range of Tests
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Core List (STD14)
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG)
Mycoplasma genitalium (MG)
Mycoplasma hominis (MH)
Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU)
Ureaplasma parvum (UP)
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)
Candida albicans (CA)
Gardnerella vaginalis (GV)
Treponema pallidum (TP)
Herpes simplex virus -1 (HSV-1)
Herpes simplex virus -2 (HSV-2)
Haemophilus ducreyi (HD)
Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS)
Extensive List (STD28)
Bacteroides fragilis (BF)
Lactobacillus spp.[1] (Q) (Lacto)
Megasphaera Type 1 (Mega1)
Mobiluncus spp.[2] (Mob)
Candida dubliniensis (CD)
Candida glabrata (CG)
Candida krusei (CK)
Candida lusitaniae (CL)
Candida parapsilosis (CP)
Candida tropicalis (CTp)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
Atopobium vaginae (Quantitative) (AV)
Bacterial vaginosis–associated bacteria 2 (BVAB2)
Gastrointestinal Studies
EAEC[1] ( aggR )
EPEC[2] (eaeA)
Escherichia coli O157 (E. coli O157)
ETEC[3] (lt/st)
Hypervirulent Clostridium difficile (CD hyper)
STEC[4] (stx1/2)
Aeromonas spp. (Aer)
Campylobacter spp. (Cam)
Clostridium difficile toxin B (CdB)
Salmonella spp. (Sal)
Shigella spp./EIEC[5] (Sh/EI)
Vibrio spp. (Vib)
Yersinia enterocolitica (Yer)
Blastocystis hominis (BH)
Cryptosporidium spp. (CR)
Cyclospora cayetanensis (CC)
Dientamoeba fragilis (DF)
Entamoeba histolytica (EH)
Giardia lamblia (GL)
Adenovirus (AdV)
Astrovirus (AstV)
Norovirus GI (NoV-GI)
Norovirus GII (NoV-GII)
Rotavirus (RotV)
Sapovirus (SV)
Respiratory Infections
Viruses
Influenza A virus (Flu A)
Influenza A-H1 (Flu A-H1)
Influenza A-H1pdm09 (Flu A-H1pdm09)
Influenza A-H3 (Flu A-H3)
Influenza B virus (Flu B)
Respiratory syncytial virus A (RSV A)
Respiratory syncytial virus B (RSV B)
Adenovirus (AdV)
Enterovirus (HEV)
Metapneumovirus (MPV)
Parainfluenza virus 1, 2, 3, 4 (PIV)
Bocavirus 1/2/3/4 (HBoV)
Coronavirus 229E (229E)
Coronavirus NL63 (NL63)
Coronavirus OC43 (OC43)
Human rhinovirus (HRV)
Bacteria
Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP)
Legionella pneumophila (LP)
Bordetella pertussis (BP)
Bordetella parapertussis (BPP)
Moraxella catarrhalis (MC)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (CP)
Haemophilus influenzae (HI)
HPV Markers
High Risk HPV genotypes:
16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 82 (21 types)
Low Risk HPV genotypes:
6, 11, 40, 42, 43, 44, 54, 61 (8 types)
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Common Questions
Navigating through options for your individual or company needs is always a challenging task. We will address your most common queries here.
Intel Lab is one of the first reference laboratories in Dubai and is licensed since 2001. We bring with us rich experience, track-record in our field but most importantly a seasoned team of scientists to deliver outstanding clinical practice.
Yes. In Intel Lab we have a separate private patients division with a dedicate patient support champions, available 24/7 to cater your queries and support a smooth, credible and efficient experience.
Yes. Intel Lab is a member of Intelligent Care group and our specialist phlebotomists and nurses are trained for home collections. We are near you and can reach to you within 45mins from your call anywhere in Dubai.
Intel Lab is one of the exclusive partners for a wide range of medical facilities in Dubai, being a reference laboratory. We are currently providing services to over 100 licensed medical facilities in Dubai. Our dedicated Business Development executives will reach out to you and explain the different services we offer to clinics, hospitals or home healthcare companies in Dubai.
Our pricelists are available online, through our website and available through a message or a call 24/7. Reach out to us and you will find that arranging your blood tests with a lab directly can be more affordable than any other option in Dubai - and most importantly, more credible.
Intel Lab is empaneled with multiple mainstream Insurances in Dubai. Visit our website for information regarding the insurance we cover and also give us a call anytime to inquire more.
Intel Lab is using reference equipment by the world's most credible manufacturers of clinical diagnostic equipment. Being a reference Lab, we undergo on a monthly basis Proficiency Testing (benchmarking our results with global benchmarks from independent auditors) and this is the basis of our license and accreditation. Due to our high volume of samples and this Internal and External control process, our results by design are the most accurate you can achieve in any scenario or facility type. Reference labs, do not use general hospital / clinic or point-of-care equipment, they use equipment of highest sensitivity that undergo the most exhaustive maintenance, service and benchmarking continuously.
For the vast majority of parameters and biomarkers that you will request (over 90% of our daily volume) the results are processed and released within the same day. From the time of collection until the e-mail to your mailbox it normally takes between 6 to 12hours.