Molecular Tests

 

TEST
OFFERED FOR
SAMPLE TYPE
TAT (IN DAYS)

GENETIC DISEASE / MUTATION DIAGNOSIS

Alpha Thalassemia
(Line Probe Assay)
For the detection of 21 common mutations of Alpha globin
defects found in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and
Southeast Asian countries.
W. Blood EDTA 3
Beta Thalassemia
(Line Probe Assay)
For the detection of 22 common mutations of Beta globin
defects found in the Middle East and India
W. Blood EDTA 3
HLA B – 27 PCR
(PCR based)
For the detection of Ankylosing spondylitis and Uveitis. W. Blood EDTA 2
Thrombophilia Panel
(Real Time PCR)
For coagulation anomalies – Factor V mutation, Factor II
Mutation, MTHFR mutation.
W. Blood EDTA 7

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel
(Real Time PCR)
For the detection of 21 pathogens: Influenza A, Influenza B, Influenza A H1N1, Rhinovirus, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Coronavirus HKU1, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 3, Parainfluenza 4, Parainfluenza 1, Human metapneumovirus A/B, Bocavirus, Mycoplasma pneumonia, RSV A/B; Adenovirus, Enterovirus, Parechovirus Swab in VTM
(Frozen)
4
Chlamydia Trachomatis &
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (CT/
NG)
Real Time PCR
For the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) & Neisseria
gonorrhoeae (NG) by PCR
Swabs, Thin
Prep, Urine
3
HBV PCR Quantitative
(Real Time PCR)
For the detection of HBV infections and to monitor the viral
load.
Frozen plasma
EDTA / Serum
3
HBV Genotyping
(PCR – Hybridization)
For the detection of genotypes (A to J) of HBV infections. Frozen plasma
EDTA / Serum
7
HCV PCR Quantitative
(Real Time PCR)
For the detection of HCV infections and to monitor the viral
load.
Frozen plasma
EDTA / Serum
2
HCV Genotyping
(PCR – Hybridization)
For the detection of genotypes HCV-1, HCV-2, HCV-3, HCV-4,
HCV-5 and HCV-6 of HCV infections.
Frozen plasma
EDTA / Serum
7
HPV Array (Genotyping)
(PCR – Hybridization)
For the detection of Genotype 17 high-risk HPV subtypes,
Genotype 16 low-risk HPV subtypes and rare HPV subtypes.
Thin Prep 3
HIV Viral Load
(Real time PCR)
For the detection of HIV infections and to monitor the viral
load
Frozen plasma
EDTA / Serum
2
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis/
Rifampin Resistance (MTB/RIF)
(Real time PCR)
For the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. Swabs, Sputum,
Urine, BAL, PF,
CSF, PUS
3
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Panel
(PCR – Hybridization)
For the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria
gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma
urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Trichomonas vaginalis,
Mycoplasma hominis, HPV type 6, HPV type 11, HSV type 1&2
Swabs, Thin
Prep, Urine
3

NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING (NGS)

NIPT
(Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
For the detection of Trisomy 21, 18, 13 and Sex determination
of fetus using pregnant women’s blood
W. Blood in
special tube
7
Pre Implantation Genetic
Diagnosis
For the detection of Chromosomal anomalies in embryos
before implantation.
Embryo Biopsy
/ Chorionic villus
biopsy
7
Thumbay Institute of Precision Medicine & Translational Research

✓ College of American Pathologist (CAP) certified Molecular Biology Laboratory
✓ Advanced Pre-PCR, PCR and Post-PCR labs
✓ Real Time PCR Facility – ABI 7500 Fast & Gene Xpert
✓ Sanger Sequencing Laboratory
✓ Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory with Ion S5XL system
✓ Advanced Gene Editing Laboratory
✓ State-of-the-art Molecular Biology facility for Academic and Industry Research Projects