Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
LMNA Gene Congenital Muscular Dystrophy NGS Test – Dubai, UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- ✓ Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited NGS Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- ✓ Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM).
- ✓ Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation with a DHA-licensed genetic counsellor.
- ✓ Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The LMNA gene encodes lamin A/C, a structural protein critical for nuclear envelope integrity. Pathogenic variants in LMNA cause a spectrum of laminopathies, including congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD). Our NGS-based test comprehensively sequences the entire LMNA coding region and splice sites, identifying single-nucleotide variants, small insertions/deletions, and copy-number changes with the highest analytical sensitivity. This assay is essential for confirming the clinical diagnosis, guiding management, and enabling informed family planning.
| Feature | Our LMNA NGS Test | Conventional Single-Gene Sequencing |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), coverage >1000× | Sanger sequencing limited to known hotspots |
| Detection Spectrum | Full coding region, splice junctions, CNV analysis | Exonic substitutions only; larger rearrangements missed |
| Turnaround Time | 3 – 4 Weeks | 6 – 8 Weeks (due to sequential testing) |
| Accreditation | ISO 9001:2015, DHA-compliant | Variable, often non-accredited |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“A positive LMNA variant must always be correlated with the patient’s phenotype and family history. This test provides a genetic diagnosis, but clinical management remains multi-disciplinary—involving neurology, cardiology, and pulmonology—to address the systemic manifestations of laminopathies. Pre-test counselling and pedigree construction are essential for accurate variant interpretation and recurrence risk assessment.”
– Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh | Consultant Medical Genetics | DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Medication Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Genetic results may influence therapy, but abrupt changes can pose serious risks.
Exclusion Criteria & Pre-Test Requirements
- Exclusion Criteria for Home Draw: Unstable vital signs, respiratory distress, active cardiac symptoms (palpitations, syncope), or inability to provide informed consent (minors require legal guardian).
- Pre-Test Requirement: A clinical history and a formal genetic counselling session to construct a pedigree chart are mandatory (LMNA-related CMD has autosomal dominant and recessive patterns).
- ER Red Flags: Sudden worsening of muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or arrhythmia. Seek immediate emergency care if these occur; do not wait for test results.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the LMNA gene muscular dystrophy test?
Answer: The LMNA NGS test sequences the entire LMNA gene, detecting pathogenic variants that cause congenital muscular dystrophy with 99.9% sensitivity. It confirms the clinical diagnosis, guides management decisions, and informs family planning.
2. How is the sample collected for the LMNA test?
Answer: A hospital-grade home collection service obtains a small amount of whole blood, extracted DNA, or a dried blood spot on an FTA card. Our VIP Mobile Phlebotomy service is available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM with temperature-controlled cold-chain transport.
3. What is the turnaround time and total cost?
Answer: The test costs 2,800 AED and takes 3 to 4 weeks from sample receipt to final verified report. Direct insurance billing verification is available via WhatsApp.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
- All genetic testing 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.
- Clinical safety and patient consent follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- Laboratory operations are certified under ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139), DHA Facility License No. 1143.
- Specialist clinical review by a Consultant Medical Geneticist ensures E-E-A-T aligned reporting.
- Data privacy: all biological samples and genetic information are stored in UAE-based encrypted servers; no third-party sharing without explicit consent.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | LMNA Gene Congenital Muscular Dystrophy NGS Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3 – 4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Whole Blood, Extracted DNA, or Dried Blood Spot (FTA Card) |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – coverage >1000× |
| ICD-10-CM Code | G71.00 |
| LOINC Code | 94477-1 |
| 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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