Test Price
3,000 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Intellectual Disability Panel (NGS) Genetic Test in Dubai | 3000 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Diagnostic Accuracy: 99.9% analytical sensitivity for single nucleotide variants and small insertions/deletions via ISO-accredited NGS pipeline.
- Logistics Excellence: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM across all UAE emirates.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary post-test telephone consultation with a consultant medical geneticist to review results and recommend next steps.
- Insurance & Billing: Direct insurance verification and billing support via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
This comprehensive Next-Generation Sequencing panel interrogates all known genes implicated in syndromic and non-syndromic intellectual disability, providing a definitive molecular diagnosis to guide personalized therapeutic and educational interventions. The assay simultaneously detects single nucleotide variants, small insertions and deletions, and copy number variations across targeted genomic regions with industry-leading sensitivity.
Standardized to LOINC 93882-9 for global health information exchange interoperability. This test is typically ordered by consultant medical geneticists, paediatric neurologists, and clinical researchers specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders.
| Feature | NGS Intellectual Disability Panel | Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Sensitivity | 99.9% for SNVs/indels; detects CNVs as small as 1 exon | Limited to CNVs >50 kb; misses point mutations entirely |
| Methodology | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with targeted capture | Array-based comparative genomic hybridization |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks with comprehensive clinical report | 4–6 weeks with limited gene-level resolution |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“This NGS panel provides an unparalleled window into the genetic architecture of intellectual disability, yet results must always be contextualized within a complete clinical assessment and family history. A negative result does not exclude non-genetic etiologies, mosaic variants, or pathogenic changes in non-coding regulatory regions. I strongly advise all patients and families to pursue comprehensive post-test genetic counselling to fully understand implications for both the individual and their relatives.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics | DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Advisory Notice
Do not discontinue, alter, or initiate any prescribed medication, therapy, or dietary intervention based solely on these genetic findings without direct consultation with your treating physician or clinical geneticist. Genetic test results are one component of a holistic diagnostic workup.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Inability to provide informed consent or complete mandatory pre-test genetic counselling session.
- Severe anaemia, coagulopathy, or active systemic infection contraindicating venipuncture.
- Acute neurological deterioration, new-onset uncontrolled seizures, or suicidal ideation — seek immediate emergency medical care; this test is not designed for urgent or acute diagnostic scenarios.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What conditions can the Intellectual Disability Panel detect?
This NGS panel identifies pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants in over 600 genes associated with syndromic and non-syndromic intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, and related neurodevelopmental conditions. Results can clarify diagnosis, inform prognosis, and guide targeted interventions including therapy, medication, and family planning.
2. How is the sample collected, and can a home visit be arranged?
A standard peripheral whole blood sample is collected via venipuncture into an EDTA tube by a certified phlebotomist. DNA Labs UAE offers VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Northern Emirates, available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM. Alternatively, samples can be provided at any of our partner collection centres.
3. How soon will I receive the results, and what is included in the report?
Results are delivered within 3–4 weeks from sample receipt. The clinical report includes a patient-friendly summary, detailed variant classification according to ACMG/AMP guidelines, interpretation of findings, and therapeutic or management recommendations. A post-test telephone consultation with our Consultant Medical Geneticist is included to discuss results and answer questions.
4. Will insurance cover this test, and how do I check my coverage?
Coverage varies by insurer and policy. You can verify your insurance benefits and receive a pre-billing estimate by sending your policy details via WhatsApp to +971 54 548 8731. Our billing team handles direct claim submissions for in-network plans.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE operates in full compliance with all applicable UAE federal healthcare data protection and medical liability regulations:
- Data Privacy: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) — all genetic and personal data are encrypted, access-controlled, and processed solely for diagnostic purposes with explicit patient consent.
- Health Data Framework: Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields — governing secure electronic health information exchange and telemedicine components.
- Clinical Safety & Consent: Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability — ensuring all pre-test counselling, sample collection, and result disclosure meet mandated standards of care.
- Certification: ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). DHA Facility License No. 1143.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Intellectual Disability Panel (NGS) Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 3,000 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (EDTA) – VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – Targeted Capture Panel |
| ICD-10-CM Code | F70–F79 (Intellectual Disabilities) |
| LOINC Code | 93882-9 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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