Test Price
1,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Neuroblastoma Profile (24‑Hour Urine) Test – Dubai, UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 accredited HPLC‑MS/MS processing.
- Premium Logistics: Temperature‑controlled home collection for 24‑hour urine (sterile container provided, detailed instructions, courier pickup available daily 8 AM–11 PM).
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post‑test interpretation by a licensed specialist.
- Insurance: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Neuroblastoma Profile precisely quantifies vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) and homovanillic acid (HVA) in a 24‑hour urine collection. This gold‑standard assay is essential for initial screening, treatment monitoring, and recurrence surveillance of neuroblastoma in pediatric and adult populations.
| Feature | Our Test (HPLC‑MS/MS) | Alternative (Conventional HPLC) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (Gold Standard) | HPLC with UV Detection |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | 99.9% | ~85% |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Business Days (Wed/Sat → Fri/Tue) | 5–7 Business Days |
| Accreditation | ISO 9001:2015, DHA‑Licensed | Variable |
| Pre‑Analytical Control | Strict 72‑hour dietary/medication avoidance protocol | Unclear guidelines |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor | Specialist Diagnostic Radiology | DHA Registration ID: 61713011
“This test must be interpreted alongside imaging and full clinical assessment. A single elevated value does not confirm neuroblastoma—correlate with MRI/CT and urinary creatinine. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through every step of your diagnostic journey with compassion and precision.”
Medication Advisory
⚠️ Important: Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Some drugs (e.g., L‑Dopa, theophylline) can interfere with VMA/HVA measurements and must be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Safety Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusion: Inadequate 24‑hour urine volume (<10 mL aliquot), pH outside 1–2, visible contamination.
- Exclusion: Use of L‑Dopa, theophylline, or consumption of chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcohol, tea/coffee, tobacco within 72 hours prior to and during collection.
- ER Red Flags (seek immediate care): Sudden severe hypertension, pounding headache, palpitations, profuse sweating – may indicate catecholamine crisis.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. Why is a 24‑hour urine collection necessary instead of a random sample?
Catecholamine metabolites are excreted in a circadian pattern; a 24‑hour collection captures total daily output for 99.9% reproducible neuroblastoma screening and monitoring.
2. What dietary and medication restrictions must I follow?
Avoid L‑Dopa, theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, bananas, alcohol, tea/coffee, tobacco, and strenuous exercise for 72 hours before and during collection to prevent false elevations.
3. How soon will I receive my results, and how are they reported?
Samples collected by Wednesday or Saturday at 9 AM are reported by Friday or Tuesday respectively, with detailed HPLC‑MS/MS quantification of VMA and HVA (µg/mg creatinine).
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This laboratory service complies with Federal Decree‑Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical safety and patient consent follow Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All data are processed under ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Neuroblastoma Profile (24‑Hour Urine) |
| Price (AED) | 1,200 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Business Days (Wed/Sat → Fri/Tue) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | 24‑Hour Urine – Home Collection (Sterile container, detailed instructions, temperature‑controlled courier) |
| Methodology Used | High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC‑MS/MS) |
| ICD‑10‑CM Code | C74.90 |
| LOINC Code | 34539-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License No: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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