Requiring medical laboratories in Dubai to send the result of the examination within 24 hours

Sami Abdel Raouf (Dubai)
The Dubai Health Authority has obligated all health facilities operating in Dubai, which provide the “Corona” examination (PCR) service, to send the result of the examination within a maximum of 24 hours, from taking the sample, through the means of communication approved by the health facility, with the need to ensure that it is correct. Patient data available through that medium, whether it is a mobile phone, e-mail, or any other means.
In a circular addressed to all health facilities licensed by the authority, the authority stressed the need for each facility, when using any means of or directional boards, inside or outside the health facility, to announce “Covid-19” examination services, to the public, with the need to clarify that the duration of a person’s access The result will not exceed 24 hours from the time of sampling.
The authority called on health facilities to fully comply with entering data and information related to the result of the “Corona” examination, whether positive or negative, into the immunity system immediately, and to update continuously throughout the day in accordance with the provisions of the circulars previously issued in this regard by the authority, and full adherence to the standards of corona examination. Updated, which includes all guidance on reporting test results.
The authority stressed the need to adhere to the price controls for providing the PCR nasal swab examination service, and to fully comply with the standardization of service pricing.
Dubai Health Authority pointed out that the necessary legal measures will be taken in the event that any violations or abuses of service prices are proven, in accordance with the provisions and legislation in force in this regard.
According to the authority, this measure comes for the purposes of maintaining the health and safety of patients in health facilities, in line with the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the state, in general, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular.