Test Price
2,800 AEDโ Home Collection Available
GATA4 Gene Ventricular Septal Defect Type 1 Genetic Test
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing.
Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM).
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation.
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Test Overview & Methodology
The GATA4 NGS test analyses the complete coding region of the GATA4 gene to detect pathogenic variants causing congenital ventricular septal defect type 1; early identification enables precise cardiac risk stratification and family screening. The test employs Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with variant classification according to ACMG guidelines.
| Feature | Our Test (GATA4 NGS Full Gene) | Closest Alternative (Cardiac SNP Array) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% single-nucleotide & indel detection | ~85% coverage, limited to known SNPs |
| Method | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with ACMG classification | Genotyping bead-array |
| Turnaround | 3โ4 Weeks | 4โ6 Weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Empathetic Note from Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh (DHA: 9294403, Consultant Medical Genetics):
GATA4 gene analysis is a valuable tool in elucidating congenital heart disease, but each result must be interpreted alongside echocardiographic findings and family pedigree. A variant of uncertain significance is not a diagnosis. Our team ensures comprehensive post-test counseling to transform complex genomic data into actionable clinical insight. Remember, your cardiac health is a partnership between advanced genetics and compassionate, evidence-based care.
Medication Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Continue all current therapies unless explicitly advised by your cardiologist or geneticist.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Acute chest pain, dyspnoea at rest, or haemodynamic instability โ call 998 immediately.
- Newโonset syncope, cyanosis, or pathological ST elevation on ECG.
- Patients unable to provide informed consent without a legal guardian (compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability).
- Do not delay emergency care for sample collection.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the GATA4 genetic test for ventricular septal defect type 1?
This advanced DNA test analyzes the GATA4 gene using next-generation sequencing to accurately identify mutations linked to ventricular septal defect type 1, guiding diagnosis, prognosis, and family screening.
2. How long do the results take?
Results are typically generated within 3 to 4 weeks, including comprehensive clinical variant annotation and a detailed report approved by our medical geneticist.
3. Is there any special pre-preparation or risk?
A mandatory genetic counselling session is required to draw a family pedigree; no fasting or medication changes are needed, and blood sampling is minimally invasive.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This service is fully compliant 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. Patient consent and clinical safety protocols adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All laboratory processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). DNA Labs UAE is the corporate laboratory brand operating under DHA Facility License 1143.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | GATA4 Gene Ventricular Septal Defect Type 1 Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3โ4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood or FTA Card |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Q21.0 |
| LOINC Code | 77950-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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