Test Price
3,200 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Optic Atrophy Panel in UAE | 3200 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل الفحص الجيني الشامل (NGS) لضمور العصب البصري في الإمارات | 3200 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary & Clinical Assurance
- Diagnostic Accuracy: 99.9% analytical sensitivity using ISO 9001:2015 certified NGS + Sanger confirmation.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital‑grade cold‑chain home collection by licensed mobile phlebotomists, 8 AM–11 PM.
- Post‑Test Guidance: Complimentary telephonic clinical correlation with a DHA‑licensed ophthalmologist.
- Insurance: Direct billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
ملخص تنفيذي: نضمن دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% عبر تحليل الجيل التالي (NGS) مع تأكيد سانجر، وجمع عينات منزلي بمستوى المستشفيات، وسلسلة تبريد معتمدة ISO، وإرشاد سريري بعد الفحص، والتحقق المباشر من التأمين عبر الواتساب.
Clinical Overview
The Next‑Generation Sequencing (Genetic Test empowers ophthalmologists, medical geneticists, and oncologists to confirm a molecular diagnosis, guide prognosis, and support reproductive risk assessment.
| Test Feature | Our NGS Optic Atrophy Panel | Conventional Single‑Gene Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | NGS with Sanger validation, covering all exons and flanking splice sites | Sanger sequencing of one gene at a time |
| Gene Coverage | Comprehensive panel (OPA1, OPA3, MFN2, WFS1, MT‑ND4, etc.) | Limited to a single gene, often requiring sequential testing |
| Turnaround Time | 45 calendar days | 8–12 weeks per gene |
| Diagnostic Yield | ~70% in hereditary optic atrophy | ~20–40% depending on phenotype |
| Price | 3200 AED | ~1500–2000 AED per gene (cumulative cost often higher) |
Physician Clinical Correlation & Safety Protocol
“As a DHA‑licensed ophthalmologist, I understand the anxiety that accompanies progressive vision loss. This genetic test uncovers the root cause of optic atrophy, but its results must always be interpreted alongside a complete ocular examination and family history. I encourage patients never to stop prescribed medications abruptly, as doing so can worsen underlying neurological or vascular conditions.”
— Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA License No. 61713011
⚠ Medication Warning
Do not discontinue any prescribed eye drops (e.g., intraocular pressure‑lowering agents) or systemic medication without explicit instruction from your treating physician. Abrupt cessation may precipitate irreversible optic nerve damage or systemic crises.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Sample rejection: Hemolyzed blood, tube unlabeled, volume < 2.5 mL, collection after 48 hours without refrigeration, missing mandatory consent form (Form 37).
- Emergency symptoms – seek urgent care: Sudden complete vision loss in one or both eyes, severe eye pain with nausea, new‑onset double vision or facial numbness, explosive headache with vision blurring.
UAE Regulatory Compliance
- Performed under UAE Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 on Medical Devices, Article 87 (genetic testing oversight).
- Consent for minors mandated by UAE CDS Law 2026; genetic data privacy safeguarded under UAE PDPL.
- Facility License: 9834453; ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What genetic conditions does this NGS optic atrophy test detect?
This panel identifies pathogenic variants in over 40 genes linked to hereditary optic atrophy, including Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), autosomal dominant optic atrophy (OPA1), and Wolfram syndrome – delivering a molecular diagnosis in up to 70% of inherited vision loss cases.
2. Is this test suitable for children, and what consent is required?
Yes, the test can be performed on paediatric patients when supervised by a paediatric ophthalmologist or medical geneticist. In the UAE, a parent or legal guardian must sign the mandatory Whole Exome Sequencing Consent Form (Form 37) in compliance with CDS Law 2026.
3. كم تستغرق نتيجة الفحص وهل تُرسَل النتائج عبر البريد الإلكتروني؟
يستغرق الفحص 45 يوماً، وتُرسَل النتائج النهائية عبر البريد الإلكتروني المشفر ونسخة مطبوعة معتمدة، مع إمكانية استشارة هاتفية مجانية مع طبيب عيون حاصل على ترخيص هيئة الصحة بدبي.
The report is delivered within 45 days as an encrypted PDF and a hard‑copy; a complimentary tele‑consultation with a DHA‑licensed ophthalmologist is included.
Pre‑ Requirements:
- Submit 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) whole blood in 2 Lavender‑Top (EDTA) tubes.
- Ship refrigerated; DO NOT FREEZE.
- A duly filled Whole Exome Sequencing Consent Form (Form 37) is mandatory.
- Samples must reach the laboratory by 9:00 AM for same‑day processing.
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