Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
PEX5 Gene Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder Type 2A Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين PEX5 لاضطراب التكون الحيوي للجسيمات البيروكسيسومية من النوع 2أ في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection and VIP Mobile Phlebotomy (8 AM – 11 PM daily).
Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by certified genetic counsellors.
Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Overview of PEX5 Gene Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder Type 2A Testing
The PEX5 gene NGS test analyses the entire coding region of the PEX5 gene to identify pathogenic variants causing peroxisome biogenesis disorder type 2A (Zellweger spectrum). This test aids in confirming a clinical diagnosis, guiding management, and enabling accurate genetic counselling for families. (تحليل جين PEX5 لتأكيد تشخيص اضطراب التكون الحيوي للجسيمات البيروكسيسومية من النوع 2أ.)
| Feature | Our PEX5 NGS Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision / Coverage | Full gene sequencing (exons ± flanking intronic regions) via NGS; detects single nucleotide variants, small indels, and copy number variations | Single-gene Sanger sequencing; limited to known hotspots, may miss large deletions |
| Methodology | NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) with bioinformatic analysis compliant with ACMG guidelines | Sanger sequencing; lower throughput, manual variant interpretation |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks | 4 to 6 Weeks |
| Regulatory Compliance | DHA/MOHAP licensed (Facility License 9834453); ISO 9001:2015 certified; UAE PDPL compliant | Varies; often lacks local DHA accreditation |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“At DNA Labs UAE, we understand that receiving a genetic test result can be emotionally challenging. As a clinician, I recommend that every PEX5 result be correlated with a full metabolic and neurological workup. This test provides powerful information, but diagnosis and management must always be guided by a multidisciplinary team. Please remember, a negative result does not exclude other peroxisomal disorders.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License 61713011
Medication Warning:
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Some medications can influence metabolic profiles; always inform your physician about this test.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags:
- Acute metabolic crisis or suspected neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy requires immediate emergency care—do not wait for genetic test results.
- This test is not a substitute for newborn screening or urgent metabolic evaluation.
- Patients with severe hepatic dysfunction or coagulopathy require venipuncture risk assessment before blood collection.
- Red Flags: Sudden neurological deterioration, seizures unresponsive to standard protocols, or severe hypotonia demand urgent in-person medical evaluation.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
What does the PEX5 gene test diagnose?
This NGS test identifies mutations in the PEX5 gene responsible for peroxisome biogenesis disorder type 2A, a severe inherited condition within the Zellweger spectrum that causes progressive neurological deterioration, liver dysfunction, and distinctive facial features from infancy.
يكشف هذا الاختبار عن الطفرات في جين PEX5 المسببة لاضطراب التكون الحيوي للجسيمات البيروكسيسومية من النوع 2أ، وهو مرض وراثي حاد ضمن طيف زيلويغر يتسبب في تدهور عصبي حاد وخلل كبدي وملامح وجهية مميزة منذ الطفولة.
How should I prepare for the PEX5 genetic test?
A mandatory pre-test genetic counselling session is required to discuss your personal and family medical history, draw a pedigree chart, and obtain informed consent; you may provide a blood sample, extracted DNA, or a dried blood spot on an FTA card without dietary restrictions.
يلزم جلسة استشارة وراثية قبل الاختبار لمناقشة التاريخ الطبي الشخصي والعائلي ورسم شجرة العائلة والحصول على الموافقة المستنيرة؛ يمكنك تقديم عينة دم أو حمض نووي مستخلص أو بقعة دم جافة على بطاقة FTA دون قيود غذائية.
Is the PEX5 covered by insurance in the UAE?
Insurance coverage depends on your policy and clinical necessity; our team verifies benefits directly with your provider via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 and offers transparent self-pay pricing at 2800 AED with itemised receipts for reimbursement claims.
تعتمد تغطية التأمين على سياستك والضرورة السريرية؛ يتحقق فريقنا من المزايا مباشرة مع مزودك عبر واتساب +971 54 548 8731 ويقدم أسعار دفع ذاتي شفافة بقيمة 2800 درهم مع إيصالات مفصلة للمطالبات.
All genetic testing complies with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87), the 2026 CDS Law for minors, and UAE Personal Data Protection Law. Your data is encrypted end‑to‑end.
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