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Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndromes tests in Dubai & UAE

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2,800.00 AED

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Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-5194
RRM2B Gene (MNGIE Type) Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 8B Test

This test identifies pathogenic variants in the RRM2B gene, providing a molecular diagnosis for mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome type 8B (MNGIE-like phenotype).

Peripheral Whole Blood (3–5 mL in EDTA Tube) or Dried Blood Spot (FTA Card) 3–4 Weeks (21–28 Business Days) 2,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Pathogenic variants in the RRM2B gene", "Copy Number Variations (CNV) in the RRM2B gene"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No specific fasting required", "No medication or diet restrictions"]
Indications
["Suspected mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome type 8B (MNGIE-like phenotype)", "Evaluation of neurological and gastrointestinal disorders with potential mitochondrial origin"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 81408-8 ICD-10: E88.49
Clinical summary
This test identifies pathogenic variants in the RRM2B gene, providing a molecular diagnosis for mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome type 8B (MNGIE-like phenotype).

Category overview

Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndromes: overview

Dealing with profound muscle weakness, severe developmental regression, or early-onset liver failure in an infant requires rapid, highly specific diagnostic insights to understand the root of cellular energy failure. Within our advanced Genetics and Metabolic departments, testing for Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndromes evaluates specific nuclear genes—such as POLG or DGUOK—that cause a dangerous drop in the mitochondrial DNA needed for energy production. By leveraging state-of-the-art sequencing technology, this life-saving molecular screening confirms these rare metabolic disorders, providing the definitive data necessary to safely guide specialized pediatric neurology care, critical liver monitoring, and targeted supportive therapies. Widely respected for sensitive rare-disease diagnostics among premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, uncompromising diagnostic accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Safeguard your child's physiological health—book your mitochondrial DNA depletion syndromes testing in UAE, arrange a secure clinical sample collection, or consult our expert medical team today.

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