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HLA tests in Dubai & UAE

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HLA diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-1639 HLA Hypersensitivity to Abacavir (B57:01) Test This test identifies the presence or absence of the HLA-B57:01 gene variant, which is strongly associated with hypersensitivity reactions to the medication abacavir.	Whole blood (EDTA) or buccal swab	10–12 business days from sample receipt	1,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Presence of HLA-B57:01 allele", "Genetic susceptibility to abacavir hypersensitivity"] Parameters [{"name": "HLA-B57:01 Allele", "reference_range": "Negative / Positive"}] Preparation ["No fasting required", "No specific medication or diet restrictions"] Indications ["Mandatory screening before initiating abacavir therapy", "Patients diagnosed with HIV"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 52091-3 ICD-10: Z01.818 Clinical summary This test identifies the presence or absence of the HLA-B*57:01 gene variant, which is strongly associated with hypersensitivity reactions to the medication abacavir.
TEST-1622 HLA Mixed Antibody Screen Test This test detects and quantifies circulating antibodies against HLA Class I, Class II, and MICA antigens in a patient's serum.	Serum	10–12 business days	1,800.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Anti-HLA Class I antibodies", "Anti-HLA Class II antibodies", "Anti-MICA antibodies", "Mean Fluorescence Intensity (MFI) values"] Parameters [{"name": "Anti-HLA Class I Antibodies", "reference_range": "Negative or low MFI"}, {"name": "Anti-HLA Class II Antibodies", "reference_range": "Negative or low MFI"}, {"name": "Anti-MICA Antibodies", "reference_range": "Negative or low MFI"}] Preparation ["No specific fasting required", "Inform lab of current medications, especially immunosuppressants"] Indications ["Pre-transplant evaluation", "Post-transplant monitoring", "Evaluation of potential transplant recipients", "Assessment of immunologic risk"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 48349-2 ICD-10: Z01.818 Clinical summary This test detects and quantifies circulating antibodies against HLA Class I, Class II, and MICA antigens in a patient's serum.
TEST-1586 HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies (PRA) Screen Test This test quantifies the percentage of pre-formed IgG antibodies against a panel of human leukocyte antigens (HLA). It is a critical tool for assessing immunological risk before so...	Serum (Standard Peripheral Whole Blood)	10–12 Business Days	1,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Percentage of Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies (PRA%)", "Presence and specificity of anti-HLA IgG antibodies"] Parameters [{"name": "Panel Reactive Antibody (PRA) Percentage", "reference_range": "Varies by laboratory; typically Preparation ["No special dietary restrictions required.", "Blood collection ideally performed 48 hours after a dialysis session if on hemodialysis.", "Inform phlebotomist about recent blood transfusions, IVIG therapy, or rituximab administration."] Indications ["Pre-transplant evaluation for solid organ transplantation", "Pre-transplant evaluation for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation", "Assessment of immunological sensitization"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 34637-6 ICD-10: Z01.818 Clinical summary This test quantifies the percentage of pre-formed IgG antibodies against a panel of human leukocyte antigens (HLA). It is a critical tool for assessing immunological risk before solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
TEST-1669 HLA Single Antigen Bead Assay (DSA‑SAB) for Class I & II IgG Antibodies Test This test detects and measures donor-specific anti-HLA Class I and II IgG antibodies in serum.	Serum	10–12 working days	8,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Donor-specific anti-HLA Class I IgG antibodies", "Donor-specific anti-HLA Class II IgG antibodies", "Mean Fluorescence Intensity (MFI)"] Parameters [{"name": "Mean Fluorescence Intensity (MFI)", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No fasting required", "Continue prescribed immunosuppression unless advised otherwise by physician", "Provide brief clinical history, transplant date, donor specifics, and recent medication changes"] Indications ["Pre-transplant assessment of sensitization", "Post-transplant monitoring for de novo DSA", "Evaluation of suspected antibody-mediated rejection", "Guiding immunosuppression therapy"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 10364-5 ICD-10: Z94.0 Clinical summary This test detects and measures donor-specific anti-HLA Class I and II IgG antibodies in serum.
TEST-1672 HLA Single Antigen Bead Assay for Class II IgG Antibodies (DSA-SAB Class II) Test This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of donor-specific IgG antibodies against HLA Class II antigens in a patient's serum.	Serum	10–12 working days	3,500.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Donor-specific IgG antibodies", "HLA Class II antigens"] Parameters [{"name": "Mean Fluorescence Intensity (MFI)", "reference_range": null}] Preparation ["No fasting required"] Indications ["Pre-transplant risk stratification", "Post-transplant monitoring of antibody-mediated rejection"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 88291-9 ICD-10: Z94.0 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and quantity of donor-specific IgG antibodies against HLA Class II antigens in a patient's serum.

Category overview

HLA: overview

Understanding the unique genetic fingerprint of your immune system is essential for investigating specific autoimmune diseases, determining drug hypersensitivities, or preparing for tissue transplants. Representing an advanced subspecialty within our Immunology department, HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) testing evaluates your DNA to identify the specific proteins your immune system uses to differentiate your own cells from foreign invaders. By leveraging cutting-edge genomic profiling technology, this expansive screening helps confirm genetic susceptibilities to conditions like Celiac disease or Ankylosing Spondylitis, safely guiding highly personalized preventative care, tailored therapeutic strategies, and complex transplant matching. Trusted for specialized molecular diagnostic excellence across premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic precision, and remarkably fast reporting. Secure the critical diagnostic insights your health requires—schedule your HLA testing in UAE, coordinate a comfortable home sample collection, or consult our dedicated medical genetics experts today.

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