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650 AEDโ Home Collection Available
Review of 3 Slides and Blocks (Second-Opinion Histopathology) in UAE | 650 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity achieved through ISO 9001:2015 accredited dual-consultant histopathology review, ensuring the most precise second opinion available in the UAE.
Premium Logistics: Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval โ temperature-controlled transport of original slides and blocks, coordinated directly with your referring hospital or clinic.
Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post-test clinical correlation session with a DHA-licensed pathologist to interpret findings.
Insurance & Payment: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Price: 650 AED | Turnaround Time: 3 working days
Test Overview & Methodology
A second-opinion histopathology review re-examines your existing microscope slides and tissue blocks by a sub-specialized pathologist to confirm or refine a prior diagnosis, particularly important for oncology, autoimmune disorders, or pre-surgical planning. In the UAE, this service follows current DHA standards and is often required for insurance claims, medical travel, or medico-legal certification.
| Feature | Our Review Service | Standard Local Review |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Precision | Dual-consultant consensus with IHC & molecular recuts if needed | Single pathologist review |
| Methodology | Whole-slide digital imaging + manual microscopy, DHA-validated | Manual microscopy only |
| Turnaround Time | 3 working days from sample receipt | 5โ7 days |
| Specimen Retrieval | Secure medical courier โ solid tissue retrieval, 8 AM โ 11 PM | Not available / hospital pick-up only |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
โA second-opinion slide and block review is an essential safeguard before life-altering surgeries or oncologic therapies. Our dual-pathologist model ensures that even subtle morphological and immunohistochemical discrepancies are resolved, reducing the risk of diagnostic error. However, the final report must always be correlated with the patientโs full clinical picture and imaging findings.โ
โ Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology, DHA Registration ID: 61713011
โ Important Clinical Advisory
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication or delay treatment based solely on this review. This histopathology consultation is an adjunctive diagnostic tool and does not replace direct medical advice from your treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Unlabeled or unaccompanied slides/blocks โ a referral form with clinical history is mandatory.
- Specimens from patients with active life-threatening hemorrhage or acute surgical emergencies โ direct emergency care first.
- If original report indicates aggressive malignancy and you experience sudden pain, bleeding, or organ dysfunction, seek immediate ER attention; this service is an elective review, not an emergency diagnostic.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. Why might I need a second review of my pathology slides and blocks?
A second-opinion review ensures diagnostic accuracy, especially for cancer, before treatment decisions. This process detects diagnostic discrepancies in up to 10% of cases, providing confidence before surgery or chemotherapy.
2. How long does the review of slides and blocks take?
The turnaround time is 3 working days after we receive your original slides, blocks, and complete clinical referral. Expedited same-day reporting may be available for oncology cases upon request.
3. Is a doctorโs prescription mandatory for a histopathology slide review?
A doctorโs prescription is required except for surgery, pregnancy, or international travel cases. Patients traveling abroad or undergoing surgery may have the prescription waived with a valid referral letter.
4. How are my original slides and blocks handled and returned?
All specimens are tracked via secure courier. After review, the original materials are returned to your referring hospital or clinic within 5 business days. A permanent digital record of each slide is retained under DHA data retention policies.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection: All patient data and histopathology records are handled in strict 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. Diagnostic procedures adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability, ensuring informed consent and clinical safety. The laboratory is DHA-licensed (Facility #1143) and operates under the corporate brand DNA Labs UAE.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Review of 3 Slides and Blocks (Second-Opinion Histopathology) |
| Price (AED) | 650 |
| Turnaround Time | 3 working days from sample receipt |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Archival Tissue (Slides and Blocks) |
| Methodology Used | Whole-slide digital imaging + manual microscopy, dual-consultant consensus |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z01.89 |
| LOINC Code | 11527-9 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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