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550 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) Antibody IgG Test in UAE | 550 AED | DHA Licensed Facility
تحليل الأجسام المضادة للغشاء القاعدي الكبيبي (GBM) IgG في الإمارات | 550 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- ✔ Accuracy: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139)
- ✔ Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM)
- ✔ Clinical Guidance: Complimentary Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation
- ✔ Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731
الملخص التنفيذي الطبي
يُجرى تحليل الأجسام المضادة للغشاء القاعدي الكبيبي (GBM) IgG بتقنية ELISA المعتمدة دولياً، مما يضمن دقة تشخيصية تصل إلى 99.9% لأمراض الكلى المناعية الذاتية مثل متلازمة غودباستشر والتهاب الكلية سريع التطور. يتم جمع العينة منزلياً تحت سلسلة تبريد معتمدة، مع توجيه طبي هاتفي بعد النتيجة.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Anti-GBM IgG test detects autoantibodies against the glomerular basement membrane, a critical biomarker for rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and Goodpasture syndrome. Early diagnosis guides urgent plasmapheresis and immunosuppressive therapy, preserving renal function. This serologic assay identifies pathogenic autoantibodies targeting the alpha-3 chain of type IV collagen, essential for confirming anti-glomerular basement membrane disease and differentiating it from other causes of nephritis.
| Feature | Our GBM IgG Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) – gold standard with quantitative titer | Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) – subjective interpretation |
| Diagnostic Precision | 99.9% sensitivity, robust titer quantitation | Variable, often semiquantitative only |
| Turnaround Time | 1 Week (ISO 9001:2015 certified lab) | 10–14 days, non-ISO |
| Accreditation & UAE Compliance | DHA Licensed Facility (1143), ISO 9001:2015, PDPL aligned | May lack local licensing and cold-chain |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“A positive anti-GBM antibody test must always be correlated with clinical symptoms and renal biopsy findings; a diagnosis of anti-GBM disease should not be made on serology alone. We understand the anxiety that accompanies autoimmune testing. Early plasmapheresis and immunosuppression are life-saving; do not delay specialist referral.”
— Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology, DHA Registration ID: 61713011
Safety Warning & Emergency Red Flags
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
- Exclusion Criteria for Home Collection: Active hemoptysis (coughing blood), acute kidney injury requiring dialysis within 24 hours, or hemodynamic instability. These patients require hospital-based collection.
- ER Red Flags – Call 998 immediately: Sudden coughing of large amounts of blood, severe shortness of breath, crushing chest pain, or abrupt cessation of urine output.
- Pregnancy: Testing is safe but requires risk-benefit discussion with your obstetrician.
- Laboratory results must be interpreted in conjunction with clinical evaluation; a negative result does not exclude atypical anti-GBM disease.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
All diagnostic testing, data handling, and patient communication are conducted in full compliance 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 protocols are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Your personal health information is encrypted, access-controlled, and processed exclusively within DHA-licensed facilities.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the anti-GBM IgG test used for?
Snippet: The anti-GBM IgG test is a serologic assay that identifies pathogenic autoantibodies targeting the alpha-3 chain of type IV collagen, essential for diagnosing anti-glomerular basement membrane disease. It aids in the diagnosis of Goodpasture syndrome and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, guiding urgent plasmapheresis and immunosuppressive therapy.
ما هو استخدام تحليل GBM IgG؟ يكشف التحليل المصلي عن الأجسام المضادة الذاتية التي تهاجم سلسلة ألفا-3 من الكولاجين النوع الرابع، وهو ضروري لتشخيص مرض الغشاء القاعدي الكبيبي مثل متلازمة غودباستشر.
2. How is the test performed and what does the 550 AED price include?
Snippet: For 550 AED, the anti-GBM IgG test includes hospital-grade home blood draw via VIP Mobile Phlebotomy, ELISA processing under ISO 9001:2015 standards, and a 1-week turnaround. A 2 mL serum sample is collected via SST and shipped refrigerated or frozen through our certified cold-chain logistics; no fasting is required.
كيف يتم إجراء الاختبار وماذا يشمل سعر 550 درهم؟ يشمل السعر سحب عينة دم منزلية بمستوى المستشفيات، والتحليل بتقنية ELISA في مختبر معتمد ISO 9001:2015، وتقرير النتيجة خلال أسبوع واحد مع توجيه طبي هاتفي.
3. Do I need to fast or prepare for the test?
Snippet: No fasting is needed for the anti-GBM IgG blood test, but we recommend withholding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 24 hours to minimize interference. No special preparation is required; simply ensure you are well-hydrated and inform the phlebotomist of any bleeding disorders.
هل يحتاج الاختبار إلى صيام أو تحضير خاص؟ لا يتطلب الاختبار صياماً ولا أي تحضير خاص، ويُفضل تجنب مضادات الالتهاب غير الستيرويدية لمدة 24 ساعة لتقليل أي تداخل محتمل.
4. What are the red flags that require emergency hospital care?
Snippet: If you experience sudden coughing of large amounts of blood, severe shortness of breath, crushing chest pain, or abrupt cessation of urine output, call 998 immediately. Active hemoptysis, acute kidney injury requiring dialysis, or hemodynamic instability are exclusion criteria for home collection and require hospital-based evaluation.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) Antibody IgG Test |
| Price (AED) | 550 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 1 Week |
| Sample Type / Matrix | 2 mL serum (1 mL min.) from SST; VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (8 AM – 11 PM) |
| Methodology Used | ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | M31.0 (Goodpasture syndrome) |
| LOINC Code | 5171-2 (Glomerular basement membrane Ab.IgG [Titer] in Serum) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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