Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
LPAR6 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 8 Genetic Test in UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy and Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection, available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The LPAR6 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 8 Genetic Test employs Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to detect pathogenic variants in the LPAR6 gene, delivering highly accurate diagnosis of autosomal recessive hypotrichosis type 8. This test enables informed family planning and recurrence risk counselling through precise molecular analysis of the LPAR6 coding region and splice sites.
| Feature | Our Test (LPAR6 NGS) | Closest Alternative (Single Gene Sanger) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% Analytical Sensitivity | ~95–98% Sensitivity |
| Method | Next Generation Sequencing with deletion/duplication analysis | Sequential Capillary Electrophoresis |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks | 6–8 Weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a Consultant Medical Geneticist, I strongly advocate for LPAR6 gene testing in families presenting with unexplained congenital hypotrichosis. An accurate molecular diagnosis clarifies recurrence risks and guides surveillance for associated phenotypes. Interpretation must be performed alongside a comprehensive pedigree analysis and clinical evaluation.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Pre-Test Advisory
Genetic Counselling & Medication Guidance
A pre-test genetic counselling session is mandatory to draw a detailed family pedigree, clarify autosomal recessive inheritance, and explain possible outcomes including variants of uncertain significance. Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Genetic testing complements but does not replace ongoing clinical management.
Test Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Active febrile illness or acute infection at time of blood collection.
- Skin infection, rash, or open wound over the venepuncture site.
- Inability to provide informed consent (patient or legal guardian).
- Emergency Red Flags: If you experience severe bleeding, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath after sample collection, seek immediate medical attention.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the LPAR6 gene test detect?
This NGS test identifies pathogenic mutations in the LPAR6 gene responsible for autosomal recessive hypotrichosis type 8, helping confirm diagnosis and guide family planning and recurrence risk counselling.
2. Why is genetic counselling required before the test?
Pre-test genetic counselling enables a detailed family pedigree, clarifies autosomal recessive inheritance patterns, and ensures you understand possible outcomes, limitations, and implications of variant findings before proceeding.
3. How reliable is Next Generation Sequencing for this condition?
NGS delivers 99.9% analytical sensitivity for LPAR6 gene variants, far surpassing traditional Sanger methods in detecting both point mutations and copy number changes across the entire coding region.
4. What is the turnaround time for results?
Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks from sample receipt, allowing comprehensive bioinformatic analysis and clinical variant classification per ACMG guidelines.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Regulatory Compliance Framework
This test is conducted 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. Clinical safety and patient consent procedures adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Our laboratory holds ISO 9001:2015 Certification (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). All genetic counselling follows DHA and MOHAP standards.
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Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | LPAR6 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 8 Genetic Test (Next Generation Sequencing) |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks (21–28 Days) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (EDTA) – VIP Mobile Phlebotomy and Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Methodology Used | Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) with deletion/duplication analysis |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Q84.0 (Congenital alopecia) |
| LOINC Code | 21636-6 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA Facility License Number: 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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