Skip to main content

Diagnostic options Β· UAE

Fatty Acid Profile tests in Dubai & UAE

Compare available Fatty Acid Profile tests, their listed prices and the information provided for each option. Test selection and preparation should be discussed with your clinician.

Tests in this category

1

Listed price range

4,000.00 AED

Clinical preparation

Confirm test-specific instructions with your clinician or laboratory.

Compare available tests

Fatty Acid Profile test prices

Showing 1–1 of 1 matching tests.

Fatty Acid Profile diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-3386
Very Long Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFA) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of specific very long chain fatty acids (C22:0, C24:0, C26:0) and their ratios in serum to screen for peroxisomal disorders.

Serum (Peripheral Blood) 2–3 weeks (sample by 7th of the month) 4,000.00 AED
View
View test specifications and preparation
What it measures
["C22:0", "C24:0", "C26:0", "C26:0/C22:0 ratio"]
Parameters
[{"name": "C22:0", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "C24:0", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "C26:0", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "C26:0/C22:0 Ratio", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Overnight fasting is mandatory for adults.", "Pediatric patients need not fast but sample must be drawn before the next meal or scheduled feeding.", "Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.", "Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.", "Avoid holding or changing anti-epileptics, adrenal steroids, or dietary therapy before the test."]
Indications
["Suspected peroxisomal biogenesis disorders", "Suspected X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy", "Suspected Zellweger spectrum syndromes", "Neonatal screening follow-up", "Family history of peroxisomal disorders"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 10201-7 ICD-10: E71.3
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of specific very long chain fatty acids (C22:0, C24:0, C26:0) and their ratios in serum to screen for peroxisomal disorders.

Category overview

Fatty Acid Profile: overview

Achieving true nutritional balance and cardiovascular health starts with understanding the specific fats that fuel and protect your body. As a vital subset of our Biochemistry department, the Fatty Acid Profile provides a highly detailed evaluation of essential and non-essential lipids, including Omega-3s and Omega-6s. Utilizing advanced diagnostic technology, this precise fatty acid testing helps identify dietary imbalances and metabolic risks, safely guiding personalized nutritional plans and medical care. Widely respected among leading diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, uncompromising diagnostic accuracy, and prompt reporting for your peace of mind. Optimize your nutritional wellnessβ€”book your fatty acid profile testing in UAE, arrange a convenient home sample collection, or consult our expert team today.

Before booking

Use the test details as a conversation starter

The right diagnostic option depends on your reason for testing and individual circumstances. Check the listed specimen and timing, then confirm any preparation requirements with the ordering clinician or laboratory before collection.