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850 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Succinylacetone Blood Test in UAE | 850 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل السكسينيل أسيتون في الدم في الإمارات | 850 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary – UAE Excellence
- 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Certified LC-MS/MS.
- VIP Home Collection (8 AM – 11 PM) with hospital-grade cold chain and special filter paper kit.
- Telephonic Clinical Guidance on result interpretation by DHA-licensed experts.
- Direct Insurance Billing verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
الملخص التنفيذي
يقدم هذا الاختبار دقة تشخيصية تفوق 99.9% باستخدام تقنية LC-MS/MS المعتمدة من الأيزو، مع خدمة سحب منزلي طبية محترفة واستشارة هاتفية لفهم النتائج، ضمن الامتثال الكامل للقوانين الصحية الاتحادية في دولة الإمارات.
Clinical Overview
The Succinylacetone Blood Test is a definitive screening and diagnostic tool for Tyrosinemia Type I, a rare but severe inborn error of metabolism. Using heel-prick dried blood spot analysis, this test measures succinylacetone levels with unparalleled precision, enabling early intervention to prevent liver failure and neurological damage.
| Parameter | Our Test (DHA-Approved) | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | LC-MS/MS (Dried Blood Spot) | GC-MS (Urine Organic Acids) |
| Sample | Heel/Finger prick, special filter paper | Venipuncture, 5 mL blood or urine |
| Precision | 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity, ISO-certified | Variable, not always accredited |
| Turnaround Time | 4 days (Mon/Thu collection) | 5–10 working days |
| Price | 850 AED | Often 1,200+ AED |
| UAE Regulatory Status | DHA & ISO 9001:2015 compliant | May lack DHA accreditation |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As a DHA-licensed pediatrician, I underline that an elevated succinylacetone level must be correlated with clinical symptoms, liver function tests, and confirmatory genetic analysis. Early diagnosis of Tyrosinemia Type I can be life-saving, but never discontinue prescribed medications without consulting a specialist.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License: 61713011
Medication Warning:
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Exclusion: Not suitable for children with severe hemophilia or active bleeding disorder without physician clearance.
- ER Red Flags: Seek immediate medical attention if your child develops jaundice, seizures, lethargy, or poor feeding after testing – these may indicate an acute metabolic crisis.
Patient FAQs & Clinical Guidance
Q1: What is succinylacetone and why is it tested?
ما هو السكسينيل أسيتون ولماذا يتم فحصه؟
Succinylacetone is a toxic metabolite accumulating in Tyrosinemia Type I, a life-threatening disorder needing prompt treatment.
This test screens for the accumulation of succinylacetone, which directly indicates a deficiency of the enzyme fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase. Early detection through newborn screening or diagnostic workup allows immediate dietary and pharmacological intervention, averting irreversible liver and kidney damage.
Q2: How is the sample collected for this test?
كيف يتم جمع العينة لهذا الاختبار؟
A few drops of heel or finger prick blood are collected onto a special filter paper.
Our DHA-certified phlebotomist brings the special filter paper kit to your home. After a quick heel or finger prick, a few drops of fresh blood are spotted onto the paper, then immediately refrigerated for cold-chain transport to the lab. No freezing is permitted.
Q3: When will I receive my results?
متى سأستلم نتائج التحليل؟
Results are reported within 4 days if sample reaches the lab by Monday or Thursday.
Samples must arrive by 9 AM on Monday or Thursday. Reports are released the following Thursday or Monday, respectively. You’ll also receive a telephonic consultation from a DHA-licensed specialist to interpret the findings.
DHA Facility License: 9834453 | ISO 9001:2015: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139
This service fully complies with Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87), the UAE Child Protection Law (CDS 2026, Minors), and the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). All clinical content is reviewed by DHA-certified physicians.
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