Dubai gets advanced lab to detect foodborne viruses
Key takeaways
- The first facility of its kind in the UAE, the Viru Genetics Lab has the capacity to process approximately 60 samples per day, which can be scaled up to 100 samples in emergency situations.
- The new facility represents a strategic addition to Dubai Central Laboratory’s portfolio in line with international best practices in food control.
- These include norovirus as well as hepatitis A and E viruses.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Dubai Municipality has launched the Viru Genetics Lab, an advanced testing facility dedicated to detecting foodborne viruses using the latest genomic technologies, at Dubai Central Laboratory.
The first facility of its kind in the UAE, the Viru Genetics Lab has the capacity to process approximately 60 samples per day, which can be scaled up to 100 samples in emergency situations. It delivers results within record turnaround times, accelerating inspections and supporting timely, data-driven decision-making based on reliable findings.
The new facility represents a strategic addition to Dubai Central Laboratory’s portfolio in line with international best practices in food control. It also supports Dubai Municipality’s objective to develop and implement globally recognised standards for laboratory testing and calibration.