Test Price
7,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel (Serum & CSF) in UAE | 7500 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل لوحة التهاب الدماغ المناعي الذاتي (المصل والسائل الدماغي الشوكي) في الإمارات | 7500 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي 2026
✅ ضمان الدقة: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 15189:2022 & ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
❄️ خدمة التوصيل المنزلي المتميزة: Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO-Certified Cold-Chain Logistics & VIP Mobile Phlebotomy (8 AM–11 PM).
📞 الإرشاد السريري بعد الفحص: Complimentary Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance with a DHA-Licensed Neurologist.
💳 التحقق من التأمين: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731
📋 Test Overview
The Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel identifies pathogenic neuronal autoantibodies in both serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to diagnose autoimmune-mediated encephalitis. This combined approach significantly increases diagnostic yield, and our laboratory delivers same-day results using a validated cell-based assay with IFA confirmation.
| Feature | ULRIKE’S™ Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel (Our) | Conventional IFA Serum-Only Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Cell-Based Assay (CBA) + Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) Confirmation | Indirect IFA Alone |
| Sample Matrix | Serum (1 SST) AND Cerebrospinal Fluid (1 mL sterile container) | Serum Only |
| Turnaround Time | Same Day (Sample Tue / Fri by 9 AM) | 5–7 Working Days |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | >99% with Dual-Matrix Approach | ~80% |
| Price | 7,500 AED | 3,500–4,500 AED (Incomplete Profile) |
All procedures comply with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87), CDS Law 2026 (Minors), and UAE PDPL. Facility License: 9834453. ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
🩺 Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
"Neurological autoantibody testing aids the diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, but a negative result never overrides compelling clinical findings. In early disease or after glucocorticoid therapy, antibodies may remain undetectable, so we always correlate with MRI, EEG, and CSF pleocytosis. Please promptly consult a neurologist if symptoms progress, and share all prior medications with our reporting team."
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License 61713011
⚠️ Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed immunosuppressants, antiepileptics, or psychiatric medications without consulting your doctor. Abrupt changes may provoke severe relapse or status epilepticus.
🚨 Exclusion Criteria for Home Phlebotomy & CSF Collection:
- Known coagulopathy (INR >1.5, platelets <50,000/µL) – bleeding risk contraindicates lumbar puncture.
- Suspected raised intracranial pressure (papilledema, bradycardia, severe headache) without prior brain imaging clearance.
- Severe allergy to local anesthetics (lidocaine) used during spinal tap.
🏥 Emergency Red Flags (Seek Immediate Emergency Care):
- New‑onset seizures or status epilepticus.
- Rapidly progressive confusion, coma, or unresponsiveness.
- Autonomic instability (uncontrolled blood pressure, tachycardia, hyperthermia).
- Catatonia or severe psychiatric aggression.
If any red flag is present, call 998 immediately. Our home collection service is not a replacement for acute emergency evaluation.
❓ Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q: What is the Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel, and why is CSF required?
Direct Answer: This advanced panel detects key autoimmune encephalitis antibodies in serum and CSF with high accuracy. (هذا الفحص المتقدم يكشف الأجسام المضادة الرئيسية لالتهاب الدماغ المناعي في المصل والسائل النخاعي بدقة عالية.) Simultaneous CSF testing captures intrathecal antibodies that may be absent in blood, yielding >99% diagnostic sensitivity. Our lab uses cell-based assays with IFA confirmation, reporting same‑day so your physician can initiate targeted immunotherapy without delay.
Q: How should I prepare for the blood and spinal fluid collection?
Direct Answer: No fasting or drug interruption is needed unless your doctor specifically orders it. The procedure involves a simple venipuncture and a lumbar puncture performed by a DHA‑licensed neurologist. Wear comfortable clothing; inform our team if you take blood thinners or have a history of spinal surgery. Our VIP mobile unit follows strict aseptic protocols, and you may resume light activities after a short rest.
س: هل يغطي التأمين الصحي تكلفة فحص لوحة التهاب الدماغ المناعي الذاتي؟
إجابة مباشرة: نعم، فحص التهاب الدماغ المناعي الذاتي مغطى تأمينياً عادةً في الإمارات عند الاشتباه السريري القوي. (Yes, autoimmune encephalitis panel is usually covered by insurance in the UAE when there is strong clinical suspicion.) نتحقق من بوليصة التأمين ونتولى الفوترة المباشرة مع شركات التأمين الكبرى مثل ضمان وأكسا ونيورون. أرسل صورة بطاقة التأمين عبر واتساب إلى +971 54 548 8731 للحصول على الموافقة المسبقة. كما تتوفر خيارات الدفع الذاتي الشفافة.
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