Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
FOXG1 Gene Sequencing Test - 2800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited NGS Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM).
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test clinical guidance by a Consultant Medical Genetics for result interpretation.
Test Overview & Methodology
This genetic test analyzes the entire coding region of the FOXG1 gene to diagnose the congenital variant of Rett syndrome and associated dysmorphology. Pre-test genetic counselling is strongly advised to assess family history and pedigree.
| Feature | Our Test (Premium NGS) | Closest Alternative (Single Gene Sanger) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Full Gene NGS (High Depth Coverage) | Targeted Sanger Sequencing |
| Variant Detection | SNVs, Indels, Copy Number Variants (CNVs) | Primarily SNVs & Small Indels |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks | 4 to 6 Weeks |
| Sample Flexibility | Blood, Extracted DNA, or Dried Blood Spot (FTA Card) | Whole Blood (Venipuncture Required) |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"As a Consultant Medical Genetics, I emphasize that comprehensive NGS analysis of the FOXG1 gene is crucial for diagnosing congenital Rett syndrome variants. The genetic basis must be integrated with clinical findings, including dysmorphology and neurological assessment, for optimal management. This test provides families with a definitive molecular diagnosis, ending the diagnostic odyssey."
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Advisory: Medication and Clinical Care
Do not discontinue prescribed antiepileptic or supportive medications without consulting your doctor. Genetic test results do not negate the immediate need for clinical management.
Patient Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide a valid clinical history or pediatric dysmorphology assessment. Prolonged sample transport (>72 hours) without cold-chain preservation.
- Emergency Red Flags: If the patient experiences intractable seizures, apnea, severe respiratory distress, or complete feeding intolerance prior to or after testing, seek immediate medical attention.
- Minors Compliance: Mandatory parental/guardian consent and clinical referral form from a DHA-licensed pediatrician or neonatologist.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the importance of FOXG1 gene sequencing for my child?
This NGS test provides a definitive molecular diagnosis for the congenital variant of Rett syndrome, distinguishing it from classical Rett syndrome and guiding precise early intervention therapies for severe developmental delay and epilepsy.
2. What are the benefits of Next-Generation Sequencing over traditional methods?
NGS simultaneously analyzes the entire FOXG1 gene for sequence changes, large deletions, and duplications, delivering a comprehensive result in just 3 to 4 weeks without requiring multiple separate tests.
3. How can I ensure the accuracy of the test result?
Our diagnostic accuracy is 99.9% sensitivity, guaranteed by our ISO 9001:2015 accredited laboratory, which uses rigorous quality control metrics for every NGS run and pathogenic variant confirmation.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Privacy and Legal Compliance
Personal Data Protection: Full compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL). Genomic data is processed and stored locally with explicit patient consent.
Health Information Technology: Adherence to Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields.
Medical Liability: All clinical testing and patient consent procedures follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Facility Accreditation: DHA Facility License No. 1143. Laboratory ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | FOXG1 Gene Sequencing Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Blood, Extracted DNA, or Dried Blood Spot (FTA Card). VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Cold-Chain Home Collection Available. |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) - High Depth Coverage |
| ICD-10-CM Code | F84.2 (Rett syndrome) |
| LOINC Code | 98723-6 (FOXG1 gene mutation analysis) |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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