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5/13/24, 1:31 PM Dubai laboratory develops AI technology to detect Legionella bacteria
Follow accuracy rate in quantifying bacterial counts of 99 percent, the report said.

The technology also streamlines work processes by reducing reliance on
laboratory supplies, leading to faster completion times.

“This revolutionary method of detecting Legionella pulmonary bacteria is
among the latest to be accredited globally by the European Water Testing

Network. It also has a certificate of recognition from AOAC International,”
Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department,
said.

“The technology is very accurate and quick to produce results, typically
needing 48 hours as opposed to the 14 days that traditional methods require.”

Laboratories conduct more than 100,000 tests every year to ensure the safety of
various goods sold in Dubai.

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