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She said: “The new technology for automatic detection of Legionella pneumonia
bacteria is the latest in the world and is internationally accredited by the European
Water Testing Network. It also holds a certificate of recognition from the Association
of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC International), as the technology is
distinguished by its high accuracy.” “And its speed in providing results in a record
time of no more than 48 hours, compared to traditional methods that used to take 14
days to obtain results.”
The Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department indicated that
microbiological analysis laboratories conduct more than 100,000 tests annually on
various types of food, environmental water, and consumer products, to ensure that
they meet the approved technical standards in accordance with the requirements of
the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring the safety of all products.
In the markets of the Emirate of Dubai, in addition to carrying out development
studies and research for various microbiological tests that enhance the readiness
and readiness of the laboratory to respond quickly to various cases.
The new technology supports the structure of microbiological examinations, which
are carried out to ensure that there is no microbial growth that causes spoilage or
diseases transmitted through various goods and products, and to preserve the health
and safety of consumers.
The laboratory tests conducted by the laboratory also rely on an integrated
technological system consisting of 5,000 technologies and devices, all of which
operate in accordance with international best practices, providing inspection and
calibration services, technical consultations, and specialized training that benefit a
large number of vital sectors, including; The food, health, industry, and environment
sectors, in addition to several governmental and academic agencies and institutions.
It is noteworthy that the Dubai Central Laboratory system includes several
specialized laboratories, including: Chemical analysis laboratory, microbiological
analysis, infrastructure and building materials laboratories, metrology, and
electromechanical instrumentation laboratories.

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