Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
SLC5A5 Gene Thyroid Dyshormonogenesis Type 1 Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين SLC5A5 لخلل تكوين الغدة الدرقية من النوع الأول بتقنية التسلسل الجيني المتقدم (NGS) في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
الملخص التنفيذي
يُقدَّم هذا التحليل الجيني الشامل بتقنية التسلسل الجيني من الجيل التالي (NGS) وفق أعلى معايير الاعتماد الدولي والخصوصية لدولة الإمارات، مما يتيح تشخيصًا دقيقًا لطفرات جين SLC5A5 المسببة لخلل تكوين الغدة الدرقية من النوع الأول.
- TRUST 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection & VIP Mobile Phlebotomy.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by DHA-licensed genetic counsellors.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Why Choose This Genetic Test? — Overview & Differentiation
This test sequences the entire SLC5A5 gene using Next-Generation Sequencing to detect pathogenic variants causing thyroid dyshormonogenesis type 1 (iodide transport defect). It is indispensable for Endocrinologists, General Physicians, and Clinical Geneticists managing congenital hypothyroidism in the UAE. يُساعد هذا التحليل الأطباء في تأكيد التشخيص وتقديم الاستشارة الوراثية الدقيقة.
| Feature | Our Test (NGS Gold Standard) | Closest Alternative (Sanger Sequencing) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – full gene coding regions & splice sites | Targeted Sanger sequencing – limited to a few exons |
| Diagnostic Precision | >99.9% sensitivity & specificity for known pathogenic variants | ~95% (misses deep intronic/copy number variants) |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks from sample receipt | 6–8 weeks, often requiring multiple rounds |
| Genetic Counselling | Included pre- and post-test tele-counselling (DHA-licensed) | Rarely integrated; additional cost |
| UAE Regulatory Clearance | DHA-MOHAP approved; Federal Law 41 of 2024 compliant; ISO 9001:2015 cert. INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139 | Often lacks local accredited lab infrastructure |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As a DHA-licensed consultant, I stress that a genetic diagnosis of SLC5A5-related dyshormonogenesis provides clarity but must be interpreted alongside thyroid function tests and imaging. A negative result does not exclude all forms of congenital hypothyroidism, and every case demands individual clinical correlation.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License No. 61713011
⚠️ DO NOT discontinue prescribed thyroid hormone replacement (levothyroxine) or any other medication without consulting your doctor. This test is for diagnostic confirmation, not for medication adjustment.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Individuals unable to provide informed consent; minors without legal guardian consent (CDS Law 2026). Home collection is not advised for patients with active anticoagulant therapy or uncontrolled bleeding disorders.
- Red Flags: If you experience acute psychological distress, suicidal ideation, or panic attacks after receiving genetic results, immediately contact your crisis hotline or visit the nearest emergency department. Genetic results can be life-altering—our post-test counselling includes a risk management plan.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Who should consider this SLC5A5 gene test?
Individuals with congenital hypothyroidism of unknown etiology and low radioiodine uptake should consider SLC5A5 genetic testing to confirm an iodide transport defect.
يجب على الأفراد المصابين بقصور الغدة الدرقية الخلقي غير المبرر والذين يظهرون امتصاصًا منخفضًا لليود المشع التفكير في إجراء هذا الاختبار الجيني.
What does the home collection process involve and how is my privacy protected?
Our DHA-licensed phlebotomist visits your home between 8 AM-11 PM for a quick blood draw, ensuring cold-chain transport to our ISO-certified lab under strict UAE PDPL.
يأتي أخصائي سحب الدم المرخص من هيئة الصحة إلى منزلك بين الساعة 8 صباحًا و11 مساءً لجمع العينة، مع نقل مبرد وفقًا لقانون حماية البيانات الشخصية في الإمارات.
How long until I receive results and what post- support is available?
Results are released within 3-4 weeks and include a mandatory telehealth session with a DHA-licensed genetic counsellor to explain the findings.
تصدر النتائج خلال 3-4 أسابيع متبوعة بجلسة استشارة وراثية عن بعد مع أخصائي معتمد من هيئة الصحة لشرح النتائج.
This service fully complies with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Article 87) on Personal Data Protection, UAE CDS Law 2026 regarding minors’ consent, and is operated under DHA Facility License No. 9834453. ISO 9001:2015 Certificate: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139 ensures quality management.
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