Test Price
2,800 AEDโ Home Collection Available
SLC5A1 Gene Glucose/Galactose Malabsorption Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | DHA-Licensed NGS Analysis
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 accredited NGS processing and Sanger validation.
- Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM) across all seven emirates.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post-test clinical guidance with a DHA-licensed genetic counsellor for result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The SLC5A1 gene encodes the sodium/glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1), critical for intestinal absorption of glucose and galactose. This NGS-based test targets the full coding region and splice sites to detect pathogenic variants causing glucose/galactose malabsorption (GGM), a rare autosomal recessive disorder presenting with severe neonatal diarrhea and life-threatening dehydration. Full-gene sequencing by Illumina NovaSeq with comprehensive CNV analysis provides definitive molecular diagnosis.
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
โAs a DHA-licensed Consultant Medical Genetics specialist, I underline that this genetic test confirms SLC5A1 mutations but must be interpreted in conjunction with the patientโs clinical presentation, newborn screening outcomes, and dietary response. Genetic findings alone should never replace urgent metabolic management; always correlate with managing specialists.โ
โ Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, DHA License No: 9294403
Advisory: Medication & Dietary Safety
Do not discontinue prescribed medication or specialized formula without consulting your doctor. Dietary changes for suspected GGM must be implemented under strict medical supervision to avoid hypoglycemia and electrolyte imbalance. This test is confirmatory and not a substitute for urgent clinical intervention.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Active acute diarrhea with hemodynamic instability; emergent conditions like severe dehydration require hospital admission before elective genetic testing.
- ER Red Flags: If the patient (especially infant/child) develops lethargy, sunken eyes, minimal urine output, or shock, proceed directly to Emergency โ do not wait for test results.
- Neonates with suspected GGM must be on immediate glucose/galactose-free formula; genetic testing is confirmatory and not a substitute for urgent clinical management.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the diagnostic accuracy of the SLC5A1 NGS test?
The test achieves over 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity for detecting pathogenic variants in the SLC5A1 gene using ISO-accredited full-gene sequencing. Combined with clinical symptoms, it provides definitive confirmation of glucose/galactose malabsorption.
2. What sample is required and can I arrange home collection?
We accept whole blood, extracted DNA, or a single drop on an FTA card. Our VIP mobile phlebotomy team performs home collection across all seven emirates from 8 AM to 11 PM, with temperature-controlled cold-chain transport.
3. Will insurance cover this test and what is the turnaround time?
Many UAE insurers cover this medically necessary test with a valid DHA referral; contact us via WhatsApp for direct billing verification. Results are ready in 3 to 4 weeks, including a complimentary post-test clinical guidance call.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This test is performed under DHA Facility License No. 1143 (Dubai Healthcare City). All patient data is handled in 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 follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Your genetic information remains confidential and secure.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | SLC5A1 Gene Glucose/Galactose Malabsorption Genetic Test (Full NGS Sequencing) |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3โ4 weeks from sample collection |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Whole Blood, Extracted DNA, or FTA Card |
| Methodology Used | Full Gene Sequencing by NGS (Illumina NovaSeq) with CNV Analysis and Sanger Validation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E74.39 (Other Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism) |
| LOINC Code | 94027-2 (SLC5A1 gene mutation analysis) |
| DHA Facility License & Address | DNA Labs UAE | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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