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650 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Steroid Panel: 21‑Hydroxylase Deficiency Test in UAE | 650 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل لوحة الستيرويد: نقص إنزيم 21‑هيدروكسيلاز في الإمارات | 650 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 accredited processing. (ضمان دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% عبر معالجة معتمدة بمعيار ISO 9001:2015)
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital‑Grade Home Collection (VIP Mobile Phlebotomy) with ISO‑Certified Cold‑Chain Transport. (خدمة سحب منزلي بمستوى المستشفى مع نقل مبرد معتمد من ISO)
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post‑Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by DHA‑licensed physicians. (إرشاد سريري هاتفي بعد الفحص لتفسير النتائج من قبل أطباء مرخصين من هيئة الصحة)
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Overview
Our Steroid Panel quantifies key adrenal steroids using LC‑MS/MS, the gold‑standard method for 21‑hydroxylase deficiency diagnosis. يقيس هذا التحليل مسار الستيرويد بدقة لتشخيص فرط تنسج الكظر الخلقي الناجم عن نقص إنزيم 21‑هيدروكسيلاز، وفقًا لتوجيهات هيئة الصحة بدبي.
| Feature | Our Test (LC‑MS/MS) | Closest Alternative (Immunoassay) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | LC‑MS/MS – liquid chromatography‑tandem mass spectrometry | Enzyme‑linked immunoassay (ELISA/RIA) |
| Analytical Sensitivity | 0.05–0.1 ng/mL | 1–5 ng/mL |
| Specificity / Cross‑reactivity | Minimal; resolves structurally similar steroids | Significant interference from other adrenal steroids |
| Panel Depth | Multi‑analyte: 17‑OHP, androstenedione, cortisol, etc. | Often only 17‑OHP (limited profiling) |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 working days (Mon/Thu by 9 AM → Wed/Sat report) | 1–2 days |
| Clinical Utility | Definitive CAH diagnosis, therapy monitoring | Screening only; confirmatory test required |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“I appreciate the anxiety that abnormal adrenal results can bring. The LC‑MS/MS panel offers unmatched specificity, yet I urge all patients to avoid self‑diagnosis and maintain any prescribed corticosteroids unless instructed otherwise by their physician. I, Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA‑licensed endocrinology consultant (DHA: 61713011), personally review critical cases to ensure accurate clinical correlation and personalized follow‑up.”
⚠️ Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Acute illness, recent trauma/surgery, ongoing glucocorticoid therapy without adequate washout period, severe hepatic or renal impairment may affect result accuracy.
- Emergency Red Flags: Severe dizziness, fainting, intense abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration, or signs of adrenal crisis (hypotension, shock) after sample collection – seek immediate medical attention. Do not wait for test results.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the 21‑Hydroxylase Deficiency Test measure and why is it needed?
س1: ما الذي يقيسه تحليل نقص إنزيم 21‑هيدروكسيلاز ولماذا هو مطلوب؟
Snippet: Our LC‑MS/MS panel accurately measures 17‑hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, and cortisol, diagnosing 21‑hydroxylase deficiency with 99.9% sensitivity. This comprehensive steroid profile is essential for confirming congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), evaluating ambiguous genitalia in newborns, and monitoring glucocorticoid replacement therapy under UAE Ministry of Health protocols.
2. Why is LC‑MS/MS methodology superior to traditional immunoassays?
س2: لماذا تُعد تقنية LC‑MS/MS أفضل من الطرق المناعية التقليدية؟
Snippet: LC‑MS/MS eliminates cross‑reactivity, achieving precise sub‑nanogram steroid quantification essential for accurate congenital adrenal hyperplasia diagnosis. Unlike immunoassays that can falsely elevate 17‑OHP due to cross‑reactive fetal adrenal steroids, mass spectrometry provides unequivocal identification, enabling confident clinical decisions and reducing unnecessary repeat testing.
3. How should I prepare for the 21‑Hydroxylase Deficiency blood?
س3: كيف يجب أن أستعد لفحص نقص إنزيم 21‑هيدروكسيلاز؟
Snippet: Fast 8 hours, draw blood between 8‑10 AM, and disclose corticosteroid use to your doctor. Diurnal variation significantly affects steroid levels, so a morning sample is mandatory. Avoid SST gel‑barrier tubes; only a plain red‑top serum tube is acceptable, and the sample must be refrigerated or frozen immediately after collection. Our VIP home phlebotomy team ensures all pre‑analytical requirements are strictly followed.
✅ Compliance: Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87), CDS Law 2026 (Minors), UAE PDPL. ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). DHA Facility License: 9834453.
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