Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
SUN1 Gene Genetic Test for Autosomal Recessive Deafness in UAE | 2800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- ✓ Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing (NGS).
- ✓ Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.
- ✓ Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance and genetic counseling for result interpretation.
- ✓ Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Executive Summary
Advanced genetic screening for the SUN1 gene ensures 99.9% diagnostic accuracy via an ISO 9001:2015 accredited laboratory. Features temperature-controlled home phlebotomy and post-test medical guidance.
Test Overview & Methodology
The SUN1 gene encodes a nuclear envelope protein essential for inner ear hair cell function. Biallelic mutations in SUN1 cause DFNB autosomal recessive non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss. This NGS-based full-gene sequencing identifies pathogenic variants with near-100% detection accuracy, enabling precise prognosis, family planning, and audiological management for patients in the UAE.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | NGS full-gene coverage, 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity | Standard hearing-loss panel may miss SUN1 or provide incomplete coverage |
| Method | Next-Generation Sequencing (Illumina platform) with deletion/duplication analysis | Sanger sequencing of single exons – limited scope, higher false-negative risk |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks | 6–8 Weeks when outsourced abroad |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“Genetic test results for SUN1 must always be interpreted in the context of a thorough audiological evaluation and comprehensive family history. A positive finding does not dictate a single treatment pathway; it empowers personalized audiological care and informed reproductive decision-making. As a Consultant Medical Genetics and DHA-licensed specialist, I strongly recommend post-test genetic counseling to explain recurrence risks and future management options.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA ID: 9294403
Advisory & Clinical Guidance
⚠️ Important Clinical Notice
This genetic test provides diagnostic and carrier status information. It does not replace ongoing audiological or medical care. Do not discontinue prescribed hearing aids, therapies, or medications without consulting your treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Not suitable for prenatal diagnosis without prior genetic counseling and informed consent.
- Recent blood transfusion (within 2 weeks) may interfere with DNA extraction; consult our genetic counselor.
- If the patient is a minor, both parents’/guardians’ written consent is mandatory per UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2019.
- Red Flags: Sudden profound hearing loss, acute vertigo, or acute tinnitus require immediate ENT emergency evaluation, not elective genetic testing.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the SUN1 Genetic Test detect?
Snippet: The SUN1 Genetic Test precisely identifies pathogenic variants in the SUN1 gene causing autosomal recessive deafness.
The test analyzes the entire coding region of the SUN1 gene using next-generation sequencing, detecting point mutations, small insertions/deletions, and copy number variations. A positive result confirms a genetic cause for the hearing loss, enabling targeted family screening and early audiological intervention.
2. How should I prepare for the SUN1 test, and is any fasting required?
Snippet: No fasting is needed; provide a detailed hearing-loss history and attend a genetic counseling session beforehand.
A blood sample (3-5 mL in an EDTA tube) or DNA FTA card is collected at our DHA-approved phlebotomy center or via a VIP Mobile Phlebotomy home visit. Prior to the test, you will have a confidential genetic counseling session to map your family pedigree and discuss the implications of the results. Please inform us of any recent blood transfusions.
3. Is this test approved in the UAE and covered by insurance?
Snippet: Yes, the test is DHA-compliant, performed in an ISO 9001:2015-certified laboratory, and often covered by insurance.
Our facility holds DHA License No. 1143 and follows Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL) as well as Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 for data protection. Many insurers recognize the medical necessity of genetic hearing-loss testing; we provide direct billing verification through WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 before sample collection.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection Framework
This test is performed in full compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields, and Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. DNA Labs UAE is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient data confidentiality.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | SUN1 Gene Genetic Test for Autosomal Recessive Deafness |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (3-5 mL in EDTA tube) or DNA FTA Card |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – Full Gene Coverage with Deletion/Duplication Analysis |
| ICD-10-CM Code | H90.3 (Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral), H90.41, H90.42 |
| LOINC Code | 81247-9 (Hearing loss genetic test) |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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