Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
DHA-Certified Genetic Testing | ISO 9001:2015
STAR Gene Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين STAR لتضخم الغدة الكظرية الخلقي الشحمي في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited NGS Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection and VIP Mobile Phlebotomy.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
- يضمن هذا التحليل دقة تشخيصية تصل إلى 99.9% مع استشارة وراثية متكاملة.
Clinical Overview
The STAR Gene NGS Test identifies pathogenic variants in the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (STAR) gene associated with Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (LCAH), a severe endocrine disorder leading to adrenal insufficiency and sex hormone deficiency. This comprehensive analysis utilizes Next-Generation Sequencing for high-sensitivity detection, crucial for early diagnosis in neonates and children.
يقدم هذا الفحص الجيني المتقدم تشخيصاً دقيقاً مبكراً لاضطراب تضخم الغدة الكظرية الخلقي الشحمي، مما يسمح بالتدخل العلاجي الفوري.
How Our Test Compares
| Parameter | Our NGS STAR Test (UAE 2026) | Standard Sanger Sequencing |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Targeted NGS with CNV Detection | Bidirectional Sanger Sequencing |
| Gene Coverage | Full STAR gene including regulatory regions | Limited to selected exons or known mutations |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks | 6–8 Weeks |
| Analytical Sensitivity | 99.9% | ~95% |
| Regulatory Compliance | DHA/MOHAP, ISO 9001:2015, UAE CDS 2026 | Varies |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“This test serves as a critical diagnostic tool, but results must be interpreted within the full clinical picture. A positive result confirms the genetic basis of LCAH, enabling timely hormonal management and genetic counseling for families. Always correlate with clinical and biochemical findings.”
— Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA: 61713011
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclude patients lacking clinical suspicion or proper consent for genetic testing.
- Samples not collected following sterile, DNA-preserving protocols are rejected.
- If the patient presents with severe salt-wasting, adrenal shock, or ambiguous genitalia with vomiting and dehydration, seek emergency care immediately.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q1: What is the STAR gene test and why is it necessary?
The STAR gene test detects mutations causing Lipoid Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, a life-threatening endocrine disorder requiring urgent diagnosis for timely hormone replacement therapy.
يكشف اختبار جين STAR عن الطفرات المسببة لتضخم الغدة الكظرية الخلقي الشحمي، وهو اضطراب هرموني يهدد الحياة ويستدعي التشخيص العاجل لبدء العلاج الهرموني.
Q2: How should I prepare for this test and what is the sample requirement?
A simple blood sample or DNA extracted from blood or a one-drop FTA card is sufficient; fasting is not required but genetic counseling is mandatory before testing.
يكفي أخذ عينة دم بسيطة أو حمض نووي مستخلص من الدم أو بطاقة FTA بقطرة واحدة؛ لا يشترط الصيام لكن الاستشارة الوراثية إلزامية قبل الاختبار.
Q3: What is the turnaround time and how will I receive my results?
Results are reported within 3 to 4 weeks in a secure digital report, followed by a complimentary telephonic clinical guidance session with our genetic counselor.
تظهر النتائج خلال 3 إلى 4 أسابيع في تقرير رقمي آمن، يتبعها جلسة إرشاد سريري هاتفية مجانية مع مستشارنا الجيني.
✅ Compliance & Certifications: This adheres to UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, Art. 87; UAE Child Data Safeguarding Law (CDS) 2026; UAE PDPL. Laboratory accredited ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). Facility License: 9834453.
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