Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
CAT Gene Acatalasemia Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Certified Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (daily 8 AM – 11 PM).
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation by a DHA-licensed clinician.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
- Price: 2,800 AED inclusive of genetic counseling.
- Turnaround Time: 3–4 weeks from sample receipt.
Test Overview & Methodology
This Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) test identifies pathogenic variants in the entire CAT gene causing Acatalasemia (Catalase Deficiency), enabling early diagnosis and family-wide carrier screening. The assay covers all coding exons, splice sites, and deep intronic regions with a minimum depth of 100x.
| Feature | Our Test (ISO‑Certified NGS) | Closest Alternative (Sanger Sequencing) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Full‑gene coverage, detection of all variant types including large deletions | Limited to known hotspots; may miss large deletions and deep intronic variants |
| Method | NGS (Next‑Generation Sequencing) with dual-direction Sanger confirmation | Chain‑termination (Sanger) sequencing of individual amplicons |
| Speed (TAT) | 3–4 Weeks (comprehensive analysis) | 4–6 Weeks (requires multiple sequential reactions) |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“Acatalasemia is a subtle but serious inherited disorder; patients often present with persistent oral ulcers or unexplained gangrene. Genetic confirmation through this NGS panel allows us to predict risk, initiate antioxidant therapy, and protect family members. Always interpret results alongside a complete clinical evaluation and enzyme assay.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA ID: 9294403
⚠️ Advisory: Medication & Clinical Management
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. This genetic test is not a substitute for ongoing clinical management. Antioxidant therapy should be initiated only under specialist guidance.
🛑 Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Acute systemic infection that may compromise DNA extraction quality; inability to provide informed consent; minors without legal guardian consent (Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability).
- Exclusion: Individuals receiving recent blood transfusions (within 2 weeks) – may interfere with germline DNA analysis.
- ER Red Flag: Sudden severe abdominal or limb pain with dark urine (suggesting hemolysis), rapidly spreading necrotic skin lesions, or difficulty breathing. Seek immediate emergency care.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does a positive CAT gene test result mean?
Snippet-Killer Answer: “A positive result indicates you have a disease-causing variant in the CAT gene, confirming Acatalasemia and impaired catalase enzyme activity.”
Further details: You may be at risk for oxidative stress-related tissue damage; your physician will discuss antioxidant therapy and lifestyle measures. Genetic counseling is provided to discuss implications for family members.
2. How should I prepare for this test?
Snippet-Killer Answer: “No fasting or medication changes are needed; simply provide a blood sample or FTA card at our home collection visit.”
We include a genetic counselling session before collection to draw a family pedigree and explain the process. Avoid blood transfusions for 2 weeks prior.
3. Is this covered by UAE insurance?
Snippet-Killer Answer: “We verify insurance coverage for genetic testing in real-time via WhatsApp; contact us at +971 54 548 8731 to confirm.”
Many UAE plans now cover medically indicated genetic tests when prescribed by a specialist. Direct billing is available.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
- Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL): Personal genetic data is processed solely for diagnostic purposes, stored in encrypted UAE-based servers, and never shared without explicit consent.
- Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields: All electronic health data transmission and storage comply with strict security standards.
- Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability: Patient consent for genetic testing is obtained in accordance with medical liability regulations, including guardian consent for minors.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | CAT Gene (Acatalasemia) Full Gene Analysis – NGS |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (EDTA), Extracted DNA, or FTA Card |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with Sanger confirmation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E88.0, Z15.89, Z13.79 |
| LOINC Code | 101826-7 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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