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700 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Prader-Willi Syndrome (FISH) Genetic Testing in UAE | 700 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل متلازمة برادر ويلي (FISH) في الإمارات | 700 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
✅ دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% – ISO-accredited FISH processing delivering diagnostic sensitivity of 99.9%.
✅ سحب منزلي مدفوع بالمستشفى ونقل مبرد معتمد من ISO – Hospital-grade cold‑chain home blood/fluid collection (8 AM–11 PM), included in the 700 AED fee.
✅ استشارة هاتفية بعد النتيجة – Telephonic post‑test clinical guidance for result interpretation with a DHA‑licensed genetic counsellor.
✅ التحقق المباشر من التغطية التأمينية عبر واتساب – Send your insurance card to +971 54 548 8731 for instant verification.
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This FISH (Fluorescence In‑Situ Hybridization) assay directly visualises the chromosome 15q11‑q13 deletion responsible for >70% of Prader‑Willi syndrome cases, providing a definitive genetic diagnosis in 3–4 days. يكشف تحليل FISH عن حذف المنطقة الكروموسومية 15q11‑q13 المسؤول عن أكثر من 70% من حالات متلازمة برادر ويلي، مما يقدم تشخيصاً جينياً قاطعاً خلال 3–4 أيام.
| Feature | Our Test (FISH) | Closest Alternative (Methylation‑Specific PCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | Fluorescence In‑Situ Hybridisation | DNA Methylation‑Sensitive PCR |
| Resolution | Identifies 15q11‑q13 deletion directly | Detects abnormal methylation, but cannot distinguish deletion from UPD |
| Sensitivity for Deletion Subtype | >99.9% | >99% (for all subtypes together) |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 business days | 5–7 business days |
| Price in UAE | 700 AED | Variable (~850 AED) |
Clinical Indications & Specialist Referral Pathways
This test is ordered when Prader‑Willi syndrome is suspected based on neonatal hypotonia, feeding difficulties, characteristic facial features, and later excessive appetite. The three primary specialist groups referring patients are:
- Clinical Geneticists – confirm diagnosis and counsel families on recurrence risk and management.
- Pediatricians / Neonatologists – initiate early workup in newborns with unexplained hypotonia.
- Pediatric Endocrinologists – manage growth hormone therapy and metabolic complications after genetic confirmation.
Clinical Interpretation & Physician Advisory
“I highly recommend correlating this FISH result with the full clinical phenotype; a negative FISH does not exclude Prader‑Willi syndrome and must be followed by methylation‑specific testing to rule out maternal uniparental disomy. This targeted assay is invaluable for confirming the most common deletion subtype, enabling early nutritional and endocrine intervention. Always involve a clinical geneticist to guide recurrence risk counselling and long‑term surveillance.”
— Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA License 61713011, Clinical Geneticist & Laboratory Director
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Safety Protocol – Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Active vaginal bleeding, severe oligohydramnios, gestational age <10 weeks for chorionic villus sampling; severe neonatal coagulopathy for peripheral blood draw; known allergy to topical anaesthetics used for phlebotomy.
- ER Red Flags After Invasive Prenatal Collection: Sudden severe abdominal pain, fever >38°C, leaking amniotic fluid, or heavy bleeding – proceed immediately to the nearest emergency department.
- All home collections are performed by DHA‑licensed phlebotomists with full vital‑sign monitoring and immediate cold‑chain transport.
Pre‑Test Instructions & Accepted Samples
- Doctor’s Prescription: Required for diagnostic testing. Exemptions apply only for surgical clearance, pregnancy‑related monitoring, or international travel health screening.
- Accepted Samples: Peripheral Blood (EDTA tube), Amniotic Fluid, Chorionic Villi, Cord Blood. No special fasting or medication restrictions; however, inform your phlebotomist of all current medications.
- Transport: All samples are immediately placed in validated cold‑chain containers and delivered to the ISO‑accredited central lab within 2 hours from collection.
UAE Legal & Accreditation Compliance
✔ Operates under Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Article 87) for genetic services, with full adherence to CDS Law 2026 provisions protecting minors’ health data.
✔ All personal health information is processed in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) – consent is obtained before testing, and data are never shared without explicit authorisation.
✔ Laboratory certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139), facility license DHA 9834453.
Frequently Asked Clinical Questions
Q: How accurate is the Prader‑Willi FISH test?
س: ما مدى دقة تحليل برادر ويلي بطريقة FISH؟
FISH for Prader‑Willi syndrome detects the common 15q11‑q13 deletion with over 99.9% diagnostic specificity, providing a definitive genetic confirmation in 3–4 days. False positives are virtually zero because the probe binds only to the target locus. In the rare event of a normal result, reflex methylation testing is automatically recommended by our clinical team at no extra charge.
يكشف فحص FISH عن حذف المنطقة 15q11‑q13 بدقة تشخيصية تزيد عن 99.9%، مما يمنح تأكيداً جينياً قاطعاً خلال 3–4 أيام. النتائج الإيجابية الكاذبة نادرة للغاية، وفي حال كانت النتيجة طبيعية، يُوصى تلقائياً بفحص المثيلة التأكيدي بدون رسوم إضافية.
Q: Can this test be performed during pregnancy?
س: هل يمكن إجراء هذا التحليل أثناء الحمل؟
Yes, prenatal FISH can be performed on amniotic fluid (from 15 weeks) or chorionic villi (from 10 weeks) to rapidly rule out the deletion in high‑risk pregnancies. The collection must be done by an obstetrician in a hospital setting, and our team coordinates the cold‑chain transport. Results are available within 3 days, allowing early decision‑making. A genetic counselling session is included before and after the procedure.
نعم، يمكن إجراء فحص FISH قبل الولادة باستخدام السائل الأمنيوسي (ابتداء من الأسبوع 15) أو خملات المشيمة (ابتداء من الأسبوع 10) للكشف السريع عن الحذف في الحالات عالية الخطورة. يجب أن يقوم طبيب التوليد بسحب العينة في المستشفى، ويتولى فريقنا النقل المبرد. تصدر النتائج خلال 3 أيام وتشمل استشارة وراثية قبل وبعد الفحص.
Q: Do I need a doctor’s referral to take this?
س: هل أحتاج إلى تحويل من الطبيب لإجراء هذا الفحص؟
A valid doctor’s prescription is mandatory for diagnostic Prader‑Willi FISH testing, except when performed for surgical clearance, pregnancy monitoring, or international travel health requirements. You can upload the prescription via WhatsApp and our care team will verify it instantly. Self‑referred testing is not permitted under DHA regulations for genetic investigations involving minors.
وصفة طبية سارية إلزامية لإجراء فحص برادر ويلي التشخيصي، باستثناء حالات التخليص الجراحي أو متابعة الحمل أو متطلبات السفر الدولي الصحية. يمكنك تحميل الوصفة عبر واتساب وسيتحقق فريقنا منها فوراً. لا يُسمح بالفحص الذاتي دون تحويل طبي للأطفال وفق لوائح هيئة الصحة بدبي.
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