ARGINASE Test Cost AED:440.0 – DNA Labs UAE
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the ARGINASE Test at a cost of AED 440.0. This test is used to diagnose and monitor argininemia, a rare genetic disorder characterized by high levels of arginine in the blood.
Test Name: ARGINASE Test
Components:
- Price: AED 440.0
Sample Condition:
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Report Delivery:
Sample Mon by 4 pm; Report Thu
Method:
Spectrophotometry
Test type:
Inborn errors of metabolism
Doctor:
Pediatrician
Test Department:
GENETIC
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required
Test Details:
ARGINASE is an enzyme that plays a role in the urea cycle, which is responsible for the detoxification of ammonia in the body. The ARG1 gene encodes the enzyme arginase-1, which is found mainly in the liver and converts arginine to ornithine and urea.
Deficiencies in arginase-1 can lead to argininemia, a rare genetic disorder characterized by high levels of arginine in the blood. The ARG1 gene can be tested for mutations or variations using genetic testing methods. This can be done through DNA sequencing, where the DNA sequence of the ARG1 gene is examined for any changes or mutations.
Genetic testing can help diagnose argininemia or identify carriers of the condition. Additionally, the activity of arginase can be measured through a laboratory test called the ARG1 enzyme assay. This test measures the amount of arginase activity in a blood or tissue sample, which can help determine if there is a deficiency or abnormality in the enzyme.
Both genetic testing and the ARG1 enzyme assay can be used to diagnose argininemia and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Treatment for argininemia often involves a low-protein diet and arginine supplementation to manage the levels of arginine in the body.
| Test Name | ARGINASE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 440.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon by 4 pm; ReportThu |
| Method | Spectrophotometry |
| Test type | Inborn errors of metabolism |
| Doctor | Pediatrician |
| Test Department: | GENETIC |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details |
ARGINASE is an enzyme that plays a role in the urea cycle, which is responsible for the detoxification of ammonia in the body. The ARG1 gene encodes the enzyme arginase-1, which is found mainly in the liver and converts arginine to ornithine and urea. Deficiencies in arginase-1 can lead to argininemia, a rare genetic disorder characterized by high levels of arginine in the blood. The ARG1 gene can be tested for mutations or variations using genetic testing methods. This can be done through DNA sequencing, where the DNA sequence of the ARG1 gene is examined for any changes or mutations. Genetic testing can help diagnose argininemia or identify carriers of the condition. Additionally, the activity of arginase can be measured through a laboratory test called the ARG1 enzyme assay. This test measures the amount of arginase activity in a blood or tissue sample, which can help determine if there is a deficiency or abnormality in the enzyme. Both genetic testing and the ARG1 enzyme assay can be used to diagnose argininemia and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Treatment for argininemia often involves a low-protein diet and arginine supplementation to manage the levels of arginine in the body. |
