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2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
SELENON Gene Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy Genetic Test – 2800 AED – DNA Labs UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Certified NGS Processing.
- 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 by DHA‑licensed specialists.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
This test uses Next‑Generation Sequencing to detect pathogenic variants in the SELENON gene, confirming Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy type 1 (RSMD1) with unmatched precision. The analysis covers all exonic regions and splice junctions, allowing early diagnosis in at‑risk infants and carrier identification in families.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Full‑Gene NGS with CNV Analysis | Single‑Gene Sanger Sequencing |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | >99.9% for SNVs & indels | ~95% (misses deep‑intronic variants) |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks | 4–6 Weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a Consultant Medical Genetics (DHA Registration ID: 9294403), I emphasize that a genetic result must be integrated with clinical examination and electromyography. The SELENON test provides molecular confirmation, but the diagnosis of RSMD1 is a clinical‑genetic synthesis. We are committed to guiding your family through every step with empathy and medical rigor.” — Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh
Advisory Notice
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Genetic results do not replace current treatment; any change must be supervised by a qualified physician.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Individuals without relevant clinical symptoms or a clear family history – testing may cause unnecessary anxiety.
- Exclusion: Children below 6 months without informed guardian consent per Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- Emergency Red Flag: Sudden respiratory distress, severe scoliosis progression, or nocturnal hypoventilation – seek immediate emergency care.
- Emergency Red Flag: New‑onset cardiac arrhythmia or cardiomyopathy – RSMD1 can involve cardiac conduction defects.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the SELENON gene test detect?
Direct Answer: This test identifies pathogenic variants in the SELENON gene responsible for Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy type 1 (RSMD1), a rare early‑onset myopathy with spinal rigidity and respiratory weakness.
2. How should I prepare for the genetic test?
Direct Answer: No fasting or medication change is required; a pre‑test genetic counselling session to draw a pedigree chart is mandatory prior to sample collection.
3. Is this test covered by UAE insurance?
Direct Answer: Many UAE insurers cover genetic testing under neurology consultation DHA‑approved codes; our team verifies direct billing via WhatsApp before your appointment.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This service complies 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. The laboratory is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert. INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). Genetic counselling is mandatory prior to testing.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | SELENON Gene Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood (3–5 mL, EDTA tube) |
| Methodology Used | Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) with CNV Analysis |
| ICD‑10‑CM Code | G71.0 |
| LOINC Code | 92709-7 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | DHA License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | Corporate Lab: DNA Labs UAE |
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