Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
SDHD Gene (Paraganglioma & GIST) Genetic Test in UAE | 2,800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- 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 in result interpretation with a genetic counsellor.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The SDHD Gene NGS Test screens for germline mutations causing hereditary paraganglioma-pheochromocytoma syndrome and gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This comprehensive next-generation sequencing analysis identifies variants across the entire SDHD coding region, empowering proactive risk management and family planning.
| Feature | Our Test (NGS) | Closest Alternative (Sanger Sequencing) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | >99.9% diagnostic sensitivity, full gene coverage | Limited to hotspot exons, ~95% sensitivity |
| Methodology | NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) on Illumina platform | Capillary electrophoresis-based single amplicon sequencing |
| Speed | 3–4 weeks | 4–6 weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a Consultant Medical Genetics specialist, I understand the profound anxiety surrounding hereditary cancer risk. This SDHD NGS test offers families definitive molecular answers, yet every result must be correlated with clinical history, imaging, and expert genetic counselling. Never let a lab report dictate your care without a physician’s interpretation.” – Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh | Consultant Medical Genetics | DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Important Advisory
Additional Guidance
This genetic test informs long-term surveillance; it does not replace current treatment. Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Warning
- Active uncontrolled infection or recent blood transfusion (within 2 weeks) – may affect DNA quality.
- Patient unwilling or unable to provide informed consent for genetic testing.
- Emergency signs: sudden severe abdominal pain, palpable mass, hypertensive crisis, gastrointestinal bleeding – seek immediate medical attention.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the SDHD gene test for?
This test detects inherited mutations in the SDHD tumor suppressor gene, which significantly increase lifetime risk for paragangliomas and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, guiding personalized surveillance.
2. How is the test performed?
Our phlebotomist collects a small blood sample at your home via VIP Mobile Phlebotomy, then advanced next-generation sequencing reads the entire SDHD gene with bioinformatic analysis.
3. How long do results take and who interprets them?
Results are typically ready in 3–4 weeks; a DHA-licensed genetic counsellor reviews your report and schedules a tele-consultation to explain implications clearly.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This test is performed under the regulatory oversight of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and adheres to:
- 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
- Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability
Your genetic data is encrypted, stored securely within the UAE, and never shared without explicit consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | SDHD Gene (Paraganglioma & GIST) Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral whole blood (EDTA), DNA FTA card |
| Methodology Used | Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) on Illumina platform |
| ICD-10-CM Code | C75.5, D44.6 |
| LOINC Code | 56143-8 |
| DHA License & Address | DNA Labs UAE – DHA Facility License No. 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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