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800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Test in UAE | 800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing — your baby’s genetic test relies on pure fetal cells.
- Sample Collection: Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety.
- Clinical Guidance: Free telephonic post-test interpretation by a DHA-licensed consultant medical geneticist.
- Insurance Verification: Instant direct billing check via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 before your appointment.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Test uses QF‑PCR Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis to distinguish fetal DNA from maternal cells, ensuring 100% purity of the prenatal sample. This molecular gold standard eliminates the risk of misdiagnosis in amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), directly impacting clinical decisions.
| Feature | Our MCC Test (QF‑PCR STR) | Standard Microscopy / Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Sensitivity | >99.9% (detects <1% maternal contamination) | ~70% (misses low-level admixture) |
| Methodology | Multiplex STR analysis with quantitative fluorescence PCR | Visual inspection of cultured cell morphology |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours (same-day possible) | 7–10 days (culture dependent) |
| Sample Stability | Validated cold-chain transport from hospital to lab | Requires immediate lab processing |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“This MCC assay provides a critical layer of confidence: it confirms that the fetal cells we analyze are truly your baby’s, not yours. Always review your results with your doctor — this is a quality assurance step, not a standalone diagnosis. Never alter any medication without medical advice.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA 9294403
Medication Safety & Clinical Exclusion Criteria
⚠️ Important Safety Information
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
- This test requires an amniocentesis or CVS sample; it cannot be performed on maternal blood alone.
- Exclusion criteria: active vaginal bleeding, preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM), or untreated intra‑amniotic infection.
- Emergency red flags: If after the sample collection you experience heavy bleeding, fever >38°C, or sudden gush of fluid, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the purpose of the Maternal Cell Contamination Test?
The MCC test verifies that an amniocentesis or CVS sample contains only fetal cells, ensuring accurate genetic diagnosis. Without it, maternal DNA can falsely mask or mimic chromosomal abnormalities, leading to incorrect results. This is a mandatory quality control step before any microarray, karyotype, or NGS prenatal analysis.
2. How is the sample collected and transported?
The sample is collected by a qualified obstetrician or radiologist during an amniocentesis or CVS procedure within a hospital setting. The fluid or tissue is immediately placed in a validated cold-chain transport kit and delivered to our ISO‑certified molecular lab within 4 hours, preserving DNA integrity for precise STR profiling.
3. When can I expect my results, and how will I receive them?
Results are typically available within 24 hours and delivered via a secure online portal with optional telephonic explanation by a consultant medical geneticist. The report clearly states the percentage of maternal cell contamination and whether the sample is acceptable for definitive prenatal genetic testing. Urgent same-day reports can be arranged upon request.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
- ✅ Licensed by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) — Facility License No. 1143
- ✅ Operates in compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability
- ✅ Health data protection under 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
- ✅ Quality Management ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139)
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Test – QF‑PCR STR |
| Price (AED) | 800 |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours (urgent same-day available upon request) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Hospital Extraction Only – Sample collection is conducted strictly within an accredited hospital facility; mobile home phlebotomy is disabled for safety. |
| Methodology Used | Multiplex QF‑PCR Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z36.0 |
| LOINC Code | 57721-7 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DHA License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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