Test Price
2,800 AEDโ Home Collection Available
AGA Gene Aspartylglucosaminuria NGS Genetic Test in Dubai | 2800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
This comprehensive Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) test delivers a clinical-grade analysis of the AGA gene with an analytical sensitivity of 99.9% and specificity exceeding 99.9%. The full package includes ISO 9001:2015 certified laboratory processing, temperature-controlled home phlebotomy (daily 8 AMโ11 PM), a secure courier chain, a post-result telephone consultation with a consultant medical geneticist, and direct WhatsApp-based insurance coverage verification at +971 54 548 8731.
Price: 2,800 AED | Turnaround: 3โ4 Weeks | DHA Facility License: 1143
Test Overview & Methodology
The assay performs full-coding-region sequencing of the AGA gene including all exon-intron boundaries, enabling detection of pathogenic point mutations, small insertions or deletions, and copy-number variants associated with aspartylglucosaminuria (OMIM #208400).
| Feature | Our NGS Test | Closest Alternative (Enzyme Assay) |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Comprehensive NGS full gene sequencing (all exons / intron boundaries) | Aspartylglucosaminidase activity in leukocytes or fibroblasts |
| Analytical Sensitivity | 99.9% | ~95% (may miss carriers or mild variants) |
| Turnaround Time | 3โ4 Weeks | 2โ4 Weeks |
| Carrier & Prenatal Utility | Full sequencing โ unambiguous carrier identification and reliable prenatal testing | Enzyme levels often ambiguous in carriers |
| Cost (AED) | 2,800 (includes genetic consult support) | ~1,500โ2,000 |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh | Consultant Medical Genetics | DHA Registration ID: 9294403: โA negative NGS result does not eliminate all possible inborn errors of metabolism. Clinical correlation with the full family pedigree, biochemical markers, and neuroimaging findings is essential. I strongly recommend that every family utilizes our post-test counseling session to fully understand variant classification, recurrence risks, and reproductive options before making any health decisions.โ
โ ๏ธ Advisory โ Medication & Therapy Guidance
Never stop or modify prescribed enzyme replacement therapy, immunosuppressants, or any other medication without consulting your treating physician. This genetic test is designed for diagnostic and reproductive counseling purposes only; it does not replace ongoing clinical management or specialist follow-up.
⚠️ Patient Safety & Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusion: Active bleeding disorder, severe neutropenia (ANC <500/ยตL), or inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent and complete pre-test genetic counseling.
- Mandatory Pre-Test: A formal genetic counseling session with a detailed three-generation family pedigree must be completed before sample collection; our clinical team coordinates this remotely or in-clinic.
- Red Flags (Emergency): Acute systemic infection with fever >38.5ยฐC, confusion, severe allergic reaction to antiseptic, or any sudden deterioration during home phlebotomy โ call emergency services immediately.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What exactly does the AGA NGS test detect?
This full-gene sequencing test identifies pathogenic variants in the AGA gene responsible for aspartylglucosaminuria, including point mutations, small insertions or deletions, and copy-number alterations. Analytical sensitivity exceeds 99.9% for all reported variant classes.
2. What sample types are accepted and can I collect at home?
Accepted matrices include standard venous whole blood (EDTA), extracted genomic DNA, or a finger-prick blood spot on an FTA card. A certified mobile phlebotomist from our team will visit your home or office daily between 8 AM and 11 PM; all samples are transported under a sealed cold chain.
3. How will I receive the results and can I interpret them alone?
A secure digital report is delivered within 3 to 4 weeks. We require a mandatory post-result genetic counseling session with our specialist to explain variant classification, clinical implications, and recurrence risks. Self-interpretation is strongly discouraged due to the complexity of rare variant analysis.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection & Confidentiality: All genetic data is processed, stored, and transmitted 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. Results are encrypted end-to-end and accessible only to the ordering physician and the patient through a secure portal.
Clinical Safety & Consent: All diagnostic procedures and patient consent protocols follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification (INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) | DHA Facility License: 1143 | DNA Labs UAE
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | AGA Gene Aspartylglucosaminuria NGS Analysis |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3โ4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (EDTA), Extracted DNA, or FTA Blood Spot |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) โ Full Gene Coding Regions & Intron Boundaries |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E77.1 |
| LOINC Code | 94227-4 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE โ DNA Labs UAE |
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