Test Price
700 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Intraoperative Frozen Section Examination in UAE | 700 AED | Dubai Healthcare City
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 Clinical Guidance for result interpretation
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731
Test Overview & Methodology
The Intraoperative Frozen Section Examination provides rapid microscopic diagnosis during surgery, enabling real-time clinical decisions for tissue removal or preservation. It is a critical tool for gynecologic oncology, genetic tissue banking, and acute surgical pathology. The procedure uses cryostat cutting and rapid H&E staining, with specialized stains (Gram, Giemsa, ZN, PAS) as needed.
| Feature | Our Frozen Section (Intraoperative) | Conventional Permanent Section (FFPE) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Cryostat Cutting & Rapid H&E / Specialized Stains | Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE), Routine H&E & IHC |
| Turnaround Time | 30 Minutes | 3 – 7 Business Days |
| Diagnostic Precision | 99.9% Intraoperative Sensitivity for Margin Assessment | Gold Standard Microscopic Diagnosis but No Real-Time Guidance |
| Clinical Utility | Immediate Surgical Decision, Tissue Banking, Genetic Sampling | Definitive Diagnosis, Post-operative Management |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"As a diagnostic radiology specialist, I rely on frozen section to confirm tumor margins and guide immediate surgical management, always integrated with preoperative imaging and clinical history. This test is a critical tool, but final diagnosis may require permanent sections and multidisciplinary review. Please discuss any concerns with your surgeon."
— Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology | DHA Registration ID: 61713011
Medication Advisory
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your surgical team. All pre-operative medication adjustments must be supervised by the attending physician. This assessment is performed intraoperatively; changes in medication should be managed directly by the surgical staff.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Severe coagulopathy or inability to obtain adequate tissue sample.
- Hemodynamic instability that precludes safe tissue sampling during surgery.
- Delay in definitive surgery is contraindicated – frozen section should not prolong critical intervention.
- Emergency Red Flags: Signs of hemorrhage, shock, or anaphylaxis during the procedure require immediate cessation and emergency intervention.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is an intraoperative frozen section examination?
Intraoperative frozen section delivers real-time microscopic diagnosis during surgery, allowing surgeons to make immediate decisions about tissue removal or preservation. The tissue is rapidly frozen, cut, stained, and examined by a pathologist while the patient remains under anesthesia.
2. How accurate is a frozen section compared to permanent biopsy?
Our frozen section achieves 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity for intraoperative margin assessment, verified by ISO-accredited procedures. While extremely reliable, the final diagnosis may be refined later with permanent sections and ancillary tests.
3. Do I need any special preparation for the frozen section?
No patient preparation is required because the sample is collected during surgery under anesthesia. The surgeon submits a fresh tissue specimen in normal saline, and the pathology team processes it within 30 minutes.
4. What are the risks associated with frozen section?
Risks are minimal as the procedure is performed during surgery. However, any tissue sampling carries a small risk of bleeding or infection at the biopsy site. Discuss these risks with your surgeon prior to the operation.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Compliance Framework
This diagnostic service operates in full compliance 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. All clinical testing and patient consent procedures follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Patient data is encrypted and handled under strict confidentiality protocols aligned with DHA standards.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Intraoperative Frozen Section Examination |
| Price (AED) | 700 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 30 Minutes (Intraoperative) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Fresh Tissue (Normal Saline) – Hospital Extraction Only |
| Methodology Used | Cryostat Cutting & Rapid H&E Staining |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z01.818 (Encounter for other specified special examinations) |
| LOINC Code | 66746-9 (Frozen section intraoperative consultation impression) |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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