Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
LCAT Gene Fish-Eye Disease Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين LCAT لمرض عين السمكة بالتسلسل الجيني الجديد في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary & Clinical Guarantee
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity via ISO 15189‑accredited NGS workflow with independent validation.
- Premium Logistics: Paid hospital‑grade home collection with ISO‑certified cold‑chain transport and VIP mobile phlebotomy (8 AM–11 PM).
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post‑test clinical interpretation by a DHA‑licensed physician, included at no extra cost.
- Insurance: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Compliance & Data Privacy: This test strictly follows UAE Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87), CDS Law 2026 for minors, and the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. Your genetic data is stored and processed exclusively within the UAE under ISO 9001:2015 quality management (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
يضمن مختبرنا المعتمد وفق ISO 9001:2015 دقة تشخيصية بنسبة %99.9 لفحص جين LCAT باستخدام تقنية التسلسل الجيني المتطور. نقدم خدمة جمع العينات المنزلية عبر سلسلة تبريد معتمدة وفريق تمريض متنقل، مع استشارة طبية هاتفية بعد النتيجة لتفسيرها سريريًا. للتحقق من التغطية التأمينية، يُرجى التواصل عبر واتساب على +971545488731.
Who Should Order This Test?
Three high‑relevance specialists drive the clinical decision to request LCAT gene sequencing:
- Ophthalmologists – investigate hereditary corneal opacities (fish‑eye disease) and differentiate LCAT deficiency from other stromal dystrophies.
- General Physicians – screen for metabolic aetiologies in patients with extremely low HDL‑cholesterol and arcus cornealis, guiding early cardiovascular risk management.
- Medical & PhD Researchers – require high‑fidelity genomic data to characterize novel LCAT variants, study HDL metabolism, and develop targeted therapies.
Overview
The LCAT Gene Fish‑Eye Disease NGS Test uses next‑generation sequencing to capture all coding regions and splice sites of the LCAT gene, identifying pathogenic variants that cause lecithin‑cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency. This molecular diagnosis is the definitive tool to confirm fish‑eye disease, differentiate it from other corneal dystrophies, and guide family planning.
| Feature | Our Test (LCAT NGS DNA) | Closest Alternative (Enzyme Activity) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% detection of pathogenic SNVs, indels, & copy‑number variants | May miss heterozygous carriers; normal activity does not exclude all mutations |
| Method | Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) with Sanger confirmation | Fluorometric enzyme assay on plasma |
| Turnaround | 3–4 Weeks (report with variant interpretation) | 5–7 working days |
| Price (AED) | 2800 | ~1500–2200 |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
From Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY (DHA License No. 61713011):
“I understand that waiting for a genetic result can be emotionally challenging. This NGS provides robust molecular confirmation, but it must always be correlated with a detailed eye examination and lipid profile. If you experience sudden vision loss, severe chest pain, or neurological symptoms, please seek emergency care immediately—do not wait for the report.”
Medication Warning:
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication (e.g., lipid‑lowering agents, eye drops) without consulting your treating physician. Genetic results alone do not override current therapeutic decisions.
Safety Exclusion & Urgent Red Flags
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals under 18 years old without legally authorized guardian consent (CDS Law 2026).
- Inability to provide a venous blood sample or adequate FTA card specimen.
- Acute febrile illness or systemic infection that may interfere with DNA extraction quality.
Go to the Emergency Room if:
- Sudden, painless vision loss or severe eye pain.
- Chest pressure, radiating arm/jaw pain, or shortness of breath.
- Sudden confusion, slurred speech, or facial droop (signs of stroke).
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
What is the LCAT gene and how does it cause Fish‑Eye Disease?
The LCAT gene provides instructions for an enzyme that esterifies cholesterol, and mutations lead to corneal opacities with very low HDL‑cholesterol (fish‑eye disease).
جين LCAT يحمل تعليمات تصنيع إنزيم يُكوّن إسترات الكوليسترول، وطفراته تؤدي إلى عتامة القرنية وانخفاض شديد في الكوليسترول الجيد (مرض عين السمكة).
How is the sample collected and is home service available?
A certified phlebotomist visits your home (8 AM‑11 PM) to draw one tube of blood or a drop onto an FTA card, transported in a temperature‑controlled kit at no extra cost.
يصل إليك فني تمريض معتمد إلى المنزل لسحب عينة دم واحدة أو وضع قطرة على بطاقة FTA، وتُنقل في حافظة مبردة دون رسوم إضافية.
When will I receive my results and what happens next?
Results are ready in 3–4 weeks and include a comprehensive interpretation; a DHA‑licensed clinician calls you to explain the findings and recommend follow‑up.
تظهر النتائج خلال 3 إلى 4 أسابيع وتشمل تفسيرًا شاملاً، ثم يتصل بك طبيب مرخص من هيئة الصحة بدبي لشرح النتائج وتوجيهك للخطوات التالية.
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