Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
HSD17B10 Gene (17-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase X Deficiency) Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين HSD17B10 (نقص 17-بيتا هيدروكسيستيرويد ديهيدروجيناز X) بتقنية التسلسل الجيني من الجيل التالي في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
Diagnostic Certainty: 99.9% Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 certified NGS platform, ensuring definitive identification of pathogenic HSD17B10 variants.
Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection and VIP Mobile Phlebotomy, covering all emirates.
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by a DHA-licensed genetic counsellor.
Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp: +971 54 548 8731 — immediate confirmation of coverage.
Test Overview
The HSD17B10 Genetic Test analyzes the entire coding region of the HSD17B10 gene using Genetic Test aids in early diagnosis, carrier detection, and family planning for affected individuals across Hepatology, Nephrology, and Endocrinology specialties.
| Feature | Our Test (HSD17B10 NGS) | Alternative (Sanger Sequencing) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% single-nucleotide variant detection, full exon coverage | 99.0% detection, limited to known hotspots, may miss novel variants |
| Methodology | NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) on Illumina platform, bioinformatic alignment to GRCh38 | Targeted Sanger sequencing of individual exons |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks, with optional expedited reporting | 6–8 Weeks, dependent on batch processing |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“A positive HSD17B10 gene test must be correlated with clinical and metabolic findings; it is never a stand-alone diagnosis. As your referring physician, I urge you to discuss results with a multidisciplinary team including a geneticist, endocrinologist, and hepatologist to map out a precise management plan.” — Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License 61713011
Medication Warning
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication, particularly anti-epileptics, hormonal therapies, or dietary supplements, without consulting your doctor. Abrupt cessation can precipitate a metabolic crisis in patients with HSD10 disease.
Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Active acute illness with fever >38.5°C may delay collection; contact our nurse to reschedule.
- No recent blood transfusion (within 14 days) for DNA extraction from blood; FTA card acceptable.
- If patient experiences sudden vomiting, lethargy, or seizures (signs of metabolic decompensation), seek emergency care immediately before phlebotomy.
Pre-Test Preparation & Genetic Counseling
Required Documentation: Comprehensive clinical history, including hepatology/nephrology/endocrinology reports, and a three-generation pedigree chart drawn during a mandatory genetic counselling session. This session can be conducted via our tele-genetics platform prior to sample collection.
Sample Options: Whole blood (2–5 mL in EDTA tube), extracted DNA (minimum 1 µg in TE buffer), or one drop of blood on an FTA card (air-dried). All collected by DHA-licensed phlebotomists under cold-chain protocols.
Facility License: 9834453 | ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139)
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q1: How accurate is the HSD17B10 NGS test for detecting mutation carriers?
Our NGS assay provides 99.9% sensitivity for all pathogenic variants, confirmed by orthogonal validation, so carrier status is definitively established.
Q2: Does this require a doctor’s referral in the UAE?
A DHA-licensed physician’s referral is mandatory under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024; we facilitate electronic referral upload before scheduling.
س: هل أحتاج إلى إيقاف أدويتي قبل إجراء التحليل؟
لا تقم أبدًا بإيقاف أي دواء دون استشارة طبيبك؛ التحليل لا يتطلب أي تغيير في خطة العلاج الدوائية.
Strictly compliant with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Article 87 on genetic testing regulation), UAE PDPL (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding personal data), and CDS Law 2026 provisions for minors. All genetic data processed exclusively on UAE-based servers with explicit consent.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System | DHA Health Facility License No. 9834453 | Medical Director: Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY (DHA 61713011)
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