Test Price
2,800 AEDโ Home Collection Available
WAC Gene Desanto-Shinawi Syndrome Genetic Test in UAE | AED 2800
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
๐ฌ Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing
๐ Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily 8 AM โ 11 PM)
๐ Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation
๐ฐ Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731
Test Overview & Methodology
Overview
The WAC Gene Desanto-Shinawi Syndrome Genetic Test identifies pathogenic variants in the WAC gene linked to a rare dysmorphology syndrome presenting with intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, and multisystem involvement. The test employs Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for comprehensive detection of single nucleotide variants, insertions, deletions, and copy number variations across the entire gene.
| Feature | Our Test (NGS Panel) | Closest Alternative (Sanger Sequencing Single Gene) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Full gene coverage with high-depth Next-Generation Sequencing, detects SNVs, indels, copy number variants | Limited to targeted exon regions; may miss deep intronic variations |
| Method Validation | ISO 9001:2015 Certified Laboratory, DHA Licensed Facility #1143 | Laboratory dependent; often not UAE-accredited |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks | Typically 5 to 8 Weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
โAs a consultant medical geneticist, I emphasize that a genetic test resultโwhether positive or negativeโmust be interpreted within the complete clinical picture of the child. This test provides critical molecular confirmation, but it does not override a thorough dysmorphology evaluation and family history. Always correlate with pediatrician and genetic counsellor input.โ
โ Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
โ ๏ธ Medication Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Any changes to medication should be managed by the treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Patient unable to provide blood/ DNA sample due to acute illness or severe anemia โ reschedule after stabilization.
- Minors require mandatory parental/ legal guardian consent as per Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- If the child has unexplained seizures, regression, or severe feeding difficulties, seek immediate medical attention before scheduling a genetic test.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What sample types are accepted for the WAC gene test?
We accept whole blood (EDTA), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood dried on an FTA card for convenient collection at home or clinic. Samples are collected via our VIP Mobile Phlebotomy service.
2. How long does it take to receive results, and will someone explain them to me?
Results are available in 3 to 4 weeks. A post-test telephonic clinical guidance session with a genetics expert is included to interpret findings and discuss implications.
3. Is this test covered by insurance, and what if my child is a minor?
We facilitate direct billing verification through our insurance team via WhatsApp. For minors, parental consent is mandatory under UAE law (Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability).
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Privacy & Security
All patient data and genetic information are processed in strict compliance with 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. Patient consent is obtained in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. DNA Labs UAE is fully licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and adheres to the highest standards of confidentiality and data security.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | WAC Gene Desanto-Shinawi Syndrome Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Whole Blood (EDTA), Extracted DNA, or FTA Card |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) โ Full Gene Coverage |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Q87.8 |
| LOINC Code | 92822-6 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License #1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
ุฏุนู ุซูุงุฆู ุงููุบุฉ ู ุชุงุญ
ุงูุชุญูู ู ู ุงูุชุบุทูุฉ ุงูุชุฃู ูููุฉ
Check Insurance Coverage Instantly
Stop the guesswork. Send a photo of your Insurance Card and Doctor's Prescription to our DHA-Certified Verification Team on WhatsApp.
ุชููู ุนู ุงูุชุฎู ูู. ุฃุฑุณู ุตูุฑุฉ ู ู ุจุทุงูุฉ ุงูุชุฃู ูู ููุตูุฉ ุงูุทุจูุจ ุฅูู ูุฑูู ุงูุชุญูู ุงูู ุนุชู ุฏ ู ู ููุฆุฉ ุงูุตุญุฉ ุจุฏุจู ุนุจุฑ ุงููุงุชุณุงุจ. ุงุญุตู ุนูู ุชุญุฏูุซ ุงูุญุงูุฉ ูู ุฏูุงุฆู.
Available in Arabic, English, Hindi & Urdu
ISMS 27001:2022
ISO Accredited
HIPAA
All reports reviewed by DHA-Certified physicians