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Press Release

For the first time in the region

Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to detect

‘Legionella’ bacteria

● Up to 99 per cent accuracy in quantitative detection of bacterial counts

● Procedure is supported by an integrated technological system operates by the laboratory,
which encompasses 5,000 advanced technologies and devices

Hind Mahmoud Ahmed:

"The technology is extremely precise and prompt, generating results in 48 hours against the

standard 14-day processes."

“Microbiological analysis laboratories carry out more than 100,000 tests per year”

Dubai, UAE, May 12, 2024,

Dubai Central Laboratory, affiliated with Dubai Municipality has implemented a new artificial

intelligence (AI) technology which is the first in the region to seamlessly detect Legionella

pulmonary bacteria, a form of bacteria that causes several acute respiratory infections.

The method is both accurate and sustainable in identifying live colonies of this type of bacteria.

It also shows the results of the examination in specific concentrations from the specimen,

accurately quantifying the bacterial counts to 99 per cent of the time. This also leads to faster

completion rate of the work due to fewer requirements for laboratory supplies.