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Cortisone : Cortisol Ratio Test in UAE | 320 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل نسبة الكورتيزون إلى الكورتيزول في الإمارات | 320 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
ملخص تنفيذي: يقدم هذا الفحص دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% عبر أحدث تقنيات LC-MS/MS في مختبر معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي، مع خدمة سحب منزلي تحت إشراف طبي، ودعم تفسير النتائج من قبل أخصائي الغدد الصماء، والتحقق المباشر من التأمين عبر الواتساب.
- ◆Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- ◆Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection & VIP Mobile Phlebotomy (8 AM – 11 PM).
- ◆Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by a DHA-licensed endocrinologist.
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Methodology: LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) – the gold standard for adrenal steroid profiling.
Test Overview
The Cortisone:Cortisol Ratio Test precisely evaluates the activity of the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11β-HSD) which converts inert cortisone into active cortisol, crucial for diagnosing metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s disease, and apparent mineralocorticoid excess.
يقيس تحليل نسبة الكورتيزون إلى الكورتيزول نشاط إنزيم 11-بيتا هيدروكسي ستيرويد ديهيدروجيناز، مما يساعد في تشخيص متلازمة التمثيل الغذائي، ومتلازمة كوشينغ، وفرط القشرانيات المعدنية الظاهر.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | LC-MS/MS – direct measurement | Immunoassay (cross-reactivity) |
| Method | Tandem Mass Spectrometry | ELISA/CLIA |
| Speed | Report Wed / Sat after morning batch | 5–7 working days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As an endocrinologist, I cannot stress enough that a single abnormal ratio does not define a diagnosis. This test reflects a dynamic hormonal interplay and must be interpreted alongside your clinical picture, including symptoms, medications, and any diurnal rhythm disruptions. Never self-diagnose based on numbers alone; let us correlate these results with your unique physiology to guide safe, personalised treatment.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License: 61713011
⚠ Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Abrupt changes can destabilise adrenal function and blood pressure.
🚨Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Patients currently experiencing acute adrenal crisis, severe hypotension, or known glucocorticoid receptor mutations should postpone routine ratio testing until stabilised.
- Emergency Room Red Flags: If you experience sudden severe abdominal pain, vomiting, profound weakness, or mental confusion after blood draw, seek immediate ER evaluation — these may indicate acute adrenal insufficiency or a sample-related adverse event.
- Paediatric Note: For minors, strictly adhere to UAE CDS Law 2026; sample collection requires guardian consent and DHA-approved paediatric collection protocols.
Pre‑test Information & Logistics
Sample Requirements
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Overnight fasting is preferred. Diurnal variation present; sample must be collected between 8–10 AM or 4–6 PM. Specify exact time and date on container and request form.
Cold-Chain & Logistics
Ship refrigerated or frozen in ISO‑validated cold-chain transport. Samples accepted Mon & Thu by 9 AM; reports delivered Wed & Sat respectively. Late samples will be processed in the following batch.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the cortisone to cortisol ratio tell my doctor?
The ratio reveals how efficiently your body converts inactive cortisone into active cortisol, which directly influences blood pressure, glucose metabolism, and fat distribution – key indicators in diagnosing adrenal disorders and metabolic syndrome.
توضح هذه النسبة مدى كفاءة تحويل الكورتيزون غير النشط إلى الكورتيزول النشط، مما يساعد طبيبك في تقييم وظيفة الغدة الكظرية وتشخيص متلازمة التمثيل الغذائي واضطرابات الضغط.
2. Why must I give the sample exactly between 8–10 AM or 4–6 PM?
Cortisol follows a strict circadian rhythm; collecting during these peak and trough windows ensures the ratio reflects true enzymatic activity rather than random hormone fluctuations, preventing misdiagnosis of adrenal insufficiency or hypercortisolism.
يجب الالتزام بهذه الأوقات لأن إفراز الكورتيزول يتبع إيقاعًا يوميًا دقيقًا، وأي انحراف قد يؤدي إلى نتائج مضللة وتشخيص غير صحيح لحالة الغدة الكظرية.
3. How should I prepare for the Cortisone : Cortisol Ratio?
Fast overnight for at least 8–10 hours, avoid intense physical activity and alcohol 24 hours prior, and inform your phlebotomist about all medications – especially corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, and antifungals – as they can alter enzyme activity and invalidate the result.
استعد بصيام 8-10 ساعات، وتجنب التمارين العنيفة والكحول لمدة 24 ساعة، وأبلغ فريق السحب بجميع الأدوية خاصة الكورتيكوستيرويدات وموانع الحمل الفموية، لأنها تؤثر على دقة التحليل.
UAE Healthcare Compliance
Licensed by DHA / MOHAP under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87). All minor data handled per CDS Law 2026. Patient privacy guaranteed under UAE PDPL.
ISO Accreditation
ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). Laboratory accredited by Dubai Accreditation Center (DAC).
Clinical Oversight
Methodology reviewed and approved by Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA-61713011, Consultant Endocrinologist.
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