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3,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Chromosomal Microarray 180K (CMA 180K) in UAE | 3,800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity via ISO-accredited processing.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital extraction only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test counselling with a genetic consultant for result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
High-Resolution Genome-Wide Analysis
Chromosomal Microarray 180K (CMA 180K) is a high-resolution genome-wide analysis that detects submicroscopic deletions and duplications associated with developmental delay, congenital anomalies, and pregnancy loss. The test utilizes a combined CGH+SNP microarray platform to provide precise copy number variation (CNV) assessment across all chromosomes.
| Feature | Our Test (CMA 180K) | Closest Alternative (Standard Karyotype) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | ~180,000 oligonucleotide probes, resolution down to 10–20 kb | Limited to >5–10 Mb; cannot detect micro-deletions/duplications |
| Methodology | Agilent CGH+SNP Microarray (Chromosomal Microarray) | G-banded karyotype (microscopy) |
| Speed | 7–9 working days | 10–14 days (culture-dependent) |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"Genetic testing can reveal critical insights into developmental and reproductive health. The CMA 180K test is a powerful screening tool that must always be interpreted in conjunction with a patient's complete clinical history and physical examination findings. Our team is dedicated to providing clear, compassionate guidance throughout the diagnostic process."
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Important Safety Advisory
Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection for prenatal CMA 180K testing (amniotic fluid, CVS, cord blood) and products of conception (POC) is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility. Mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety.
Exclusion Criteria for Invasive Sampling (Amniocentesis/CVS):
- Active vaginal bleeding or threatened miscarriage
- Known placental abnormalities (e.g., placenta previa)
- Maternal infection at the puncture site
- Severe maternal coagulopathy
Seek Emergency Care if you experience after collection:
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Fever (temperature >38°C) or chills
- Heavy vaginal bleeding (soaking more than one pad per hour)
- Leakage of clear fluid per vagina (possible rupture of membranes)
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is Chromosomal Microarray 180K and why is it performed?
CMA 180K is a high-resolution genetic test that detects submicroscopic deletions and duplications across all chromosomes. It is routinely indicated for prenatal diagnosis when ultrasound anomalies are present, for children with unexplained developmental delay or intellectual disability, for stillbirth or recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation, and for pre-implantation genetic screening. The test does not detect balanced rearrangements or point mutations.
2. How is the sample collected for prenatal CMA 180K testing?
Sample collection for prenatal testing involves amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), or cordocentesis. These procedures are performed by a specialist in a clinical hospital setting. For postnatal peripheral blood samples, collection is also conducted within an accredited hospital facility. Products of conception (POC) must be collected in a sterile container with saline and delivered within 24 hours. Secure medical courier solid tissue specimen retrieval is utilized for archival tissue samples.
3. How long does it take to get results and what do they mean?
Results are typically ready within 7–9 working days. The report classifies variants as pathogenic, benign, or of uncertain significance. A "pathogenic" finding indicates a clinically significant abnormality linked to a known disorder. A "Variant of Uncertain Significance" (VUS) may require parental studies and clinical correlation. A normal report does not exclude all genetic conditions. All results include a complimentary post-test telephonic guidance session with a genetic counsellor.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Your Data is Protected Under UAE Law
- Data Protection: All personal health information is processed and stored in compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL).
- Healthcare IT Security: Data handling adheres to Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields.
- Clinical Safety: All clinical testing procedures and patient consent protocols are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- Confidentiality: Genetic data is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Results are only shared with the referring physician and the patient with explicit written consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Chromosomal Microarray 180K (CMA 180K) |
| Price (AED) | 3,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 7–9 working days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Amniotic Fluid / CVS / Cord Blood / Products of Conception (POC) / Peripheral Blood |
| Methodology Used | CGH+SNP Microarray (Chromosomal Microarray Analysis) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z31.5 (Genetic counselling) / O36.4 (Maternal care for intrauterine death) / R62.50 (Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood) |
| LOINC Code | 93720-5 (Chromosome analysis for copy number variation [CMA]) |
| DHA Facility License & Lab Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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