Test Price
1,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Extended Newborn Screening Panel in UAE | 1200 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل فحص حديثي الولادة الموسع في الإمارات | 1200 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection & VIP Mobile Phlebotomy (heel prick at your doorstep).
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance on result interpretation by a DHA-licensed neonatologist.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp at +971 54 548 8731.
ملخص تنفيذي
يضمن فحص حديثي الولادة الموسع في مختبرنا الحاصل على شهادة ISO 9001:2015 دقة تشخيصية تبلغ 99.9%، مع خدمة جمع العينات المنزلية المبردة والمعتمدة. يتضمن استشارة هاتفية ما بعد النتيجة وتأكيد التغطية التأمينية عبر واتساب: +971545488731
Comprehensive Neonatal Metabolic Screening at the ISO-Certified Reference Laboratory
The Extended Newborn Screening (Dried Blood Spot – DBS) utilizes tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and advanced immunoassays to detect over 50 inborn errors of metabolism from a single heel prick, ensuring early intervention in line with the UAE’s mandatory screening program. يستخدم الفحص الموسع قطرات الدم المجففة وتقنيات متطورة للكشف المبكر عن أكثر من 50 اضطراباً استقلابياً، وفقاً لأعلى معايير هيئة الصحة بدبي.
| Feature | Our Extended Panel (Absolute Healthcare) | Closest Alternative (Standard Public Screening) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) + FEIA + Specialized Immunoassays | Basic Fluorometric / ELISA (limited panel) |
| Conditions Detected | 50+ inborn errors: metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobinopathies | ~10 disorders (mandatory UAE list only) |
| Diagnostic Sensitivity | 99.9% | ~95% |
| Turnaround Time | Next day (sample Mon/Wed/Fri by 9 AM) | 5–7 working days |
| Sample Collection | Cold-chain home collection, heel prick DBS on LPL filter paper | Hospital visit only, ambient transport |
| Post- Clinical Guidance | Included telephonic consultation with specialist | Minimal / Self-referral |
Pediatrician’s Clinical Note & Safety Guardrails
“As a neonatologist, I understand the deep anxiety parents feel during newborn screening. This extended panel offers a comprehensive safety net, but an abnormal result must always be followed by confirmatory diagnostic testing and prompt specialist consultation. Early detection saves lives—please act quickly if a flag appears.”
— Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA License: 61713011 (Pediatrician & Neonatologist)
⚠ Medication Safety Notice
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication for your baby without consulting your doctor.
Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Infants with severe illness or extremely low birth weight (<1000 g) may require modified sampling protocols.
- If the neonate is on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or antibiotics, draw the sample before administration or after clearance to avoid transient false elevations.
- Emergency Warning Signs: Lethargy, seizures, poor feeding, persistent vomiting, or hypotonia – proceed to the nearest ER immediately, regardless of screening results.
Frequently Asked Questions on Extended Newborn Screening
Q1: What is included in the extended newborn screening panel in Dubai?
The panel detects over 50 inborn errors of metabolism, endocrine disorders, and hemoglobinopathies from dried blood spots.
يكشف الفحص الموسع عن أكثر من 50 اضطراباً استقلابياً واضطرابات الغدد الصماء واعتلالات الهيموغلوبين من نقطة دم جافة.
Q2: How is the sample collected for my newborn, and is it painful?
A quick heel prick collects a few drops of blood onto filter paper, causing minimal discomfort.
يتم جمع بضع قطرات من كعب المولود على ورقة ترشيح، ولا تسبب إلا إزعاجاً طفيفاً.
Q3: What happens if my baby’s screening result is abnormal?
An abnormal result indicates a possible metabolic disorder, requiring urgent confirmatory testing and specialist consultation immediately.
النتيجة غير الطبيعية تشير إلى اضطراب استقلابي محتمل، وتستوجب فحصاً تأكيدياً عاجلاً واستشارة أخصائي فوراً.
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