Test Price
1,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Amino Acids Quantitative Panel (Urine & Plasma, 45 Analytes) – Accurate Metabolic Screening in Dubai, UAE | 1800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Diagnostic Precision: 99.9% sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 certified LC‑MS/MS processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) for all 45 amino acids in urine and plasma.
Premium Logistics: VIP mobile phlebotomy and temperature‑controlled cold‑chain home collection available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM. Suitable for neonates, children, and adults.
Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post‑test clinical correlation with a DHA‑licensed Consultant Medical Geneticist.
Insurance & Billing: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
This advanced, dual‑matrix panel quantifies all 45 physiologically relevant amino acids in both urine and plasma using liquid chromatography‑tandem mass spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS) – the gold standard for metabolic profiling. It is the definitive diagnostic tool for inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), enabling pediatricians, neonatologists, and nephrologists in the UAE to initiate early, precise intervention.
| Parameter | Our Test (LC‑MS/MS Full Panel) | Closest Alternative (Ion‑Exchange HPLC) |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Method | LC‑MS/MS – gold standard sensitivity and specificity | Ion‑exchange chromatography with post‑column ninhydrin detection |
| Panel Breadth | 45 amino acids, including key biomarkers (alloisoleucine, homocysteine, pipecolic acid) | Typically 20–25 analytes; limited neonatal markers |
| Turnaround Time | 3 working days from sample receipt (Mon/Wed collection) | 5–7 days, often with separate urine and plasma runs |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
Clinical Note from Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics (DHA 9294403):
“As a medical geneticist dedicated to metabolic disorders, I understand the anxiety families experience when a metabolic work‑up is ordered. This 45‑analyte panel provides an exquisite biochemical snapshot, enabling early and often life‑saving interventions for conditions like maple syrup urine disease and urea cycle defects. However, every result must be interpreted within the complete clinical picture – no single laboratory value replaces the physician’s judgement.”
Medication Advisory
Important Medication Warning
Do not discontinue or alter any prescribed medication (e.g., ammonia scavengers, special metabolic formulas) before consulting your managing physician. Abrupt changes can precipitate a metabolic crisis. This test is performed under the framework of Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability, ensuring safe and responsible clinical care.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
Patient Safety – Pre‑Test Exclusions
- Exclusion: This test is not intended for acute metabolic decompensation with unstable vital signs; stabilisation must precede sample collection.
- Exclusion: Do not perform the test if the patient has received total parenteral nutrition containing amino acids within the last 4 hours (may falsely elevate levels).
- Emergency Red Flags – Seek Immediate Medical Attention: If the patient (especially infant/child) develops vomiting, lethargy, rapid breathing, seizures, or unusual odour (maple syrup, sweaty feet), go to the nearest emergency department immediately, regardless of pending test results.
- Sample Integrity Warning: Urine and plasma must be collected strictly as per pre‑analytical instructions; haemolysis or improper cooling can invalidate results.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What conditions can this amino acid panel detect?
This panel identifies inborn errors of metabolism such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), homocystinuria, tyrosinemia, and urea cycle disorders by precisely measuring each amino acid concentration in urine and plasma.
2. How should I prepare for the urine and blood collection?
Collect the first morning urine in a sterile container without preservatives, and provide a plasma sample from a sodium heparin green‑top tube after an overnight fast. Please include clinical details and drug history with the specimens.
3. What do abnormal amino acid levels mean?
Elevated or reduced amino acids may indicate an enzymatic block in a metabolic pathway. Results must be interpreted by a specialist alongside genetic testing and clinical symptoms to confirm a diagnosis.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Your Data Security & Legal Compliance
This service fully adheres to 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. All patient data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored in compliance with Emirates Health Informatics regulations. ISO 9001:2015 Certified (INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Amino Acids Quantitative Panel (Urine & Plasma, 45 Analytes) |
| Price (AED) | 1,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3 working days from sample receipt (Mon/Wed collection) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Urine (first morning) + Plasma (sodium heparin) |
| Methodology Used | Liquid chromatography‑tandem mass spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z13.228 (Encounter for screening for metabolic disorder), R79.8 (Other abnormal blood chemistry) |
| LOINC Code | 24320-4 (Amino acids panel [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DNA Labs UAE – DHA Facility License No. 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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