Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
PDE6C Cone-Rod Dystrophy Type 4 Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل جين PDE6C لمرض ضمور المخروطية والقضيبية من النوع الرابع في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity — ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Laboratory (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139)
Home Collection: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy via ISO-Certified Cold Chain, 8 AM – 11 PM, all Emirates.
Post‑Test Guidance: Complimentary tele‑consultation for result interpretation with a Clinical Geneticist.
Insurance Support: Direct billing verification — WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
الفحص بدقة تشخيصية 99.9% وفق معايير ISO 9001:2015، مع خدمة سحب الدم المنزلي الآمن والتأمين الطبي المباشر.
Clinical Overview & Methodology Comparison
The PDE6C NGS test sequences the entire coding region of the PDE6C gene to detect mutations causing autosomal recessive cone‑rod dystrophy type 4, a severe inherited retinal dystrophy. يبحث التحليل عن تغيرات جينية في كامل منطقة تشفير البروتين لجين PDE6C المرتبط بضمور المخروطية والقضيبية الوراثي.
| Feature | Our PDE6C NGS Test | Single‑Gene Sanger Sequencing |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) | Sanger Sequencing |
| Coverage | Full gene (exons, intron‑exon boundaries) | Usually selected exons only |
| Turnaround Time | 3 – 4 weeks | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Diagnostic Yield | Excellent for all variant types | Misses deep‑intronic/copy‑number variants |
| Price in UAE | 2800 AED | Approx. 3500 AED |
All pricing includes DHA‑licensed home collection, genetic counselling, and ISO‑certified analysis.
Physician Insight & Patient Safety Protocol
Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA Specialist Ophthalmologist (License: 61713011): “A confirmed PDE6C mutation provides families with a definitive diagnosis, enabling accurate recurrence risk counselling and potential inclusion in future gene‑therapy trials. This result must be interpreted together with clinical and electrophysiological findings; a genetic result alone is not a diagnosis. Please do not discontinue any prescribed medication or modify treatment without consulting your ophthalmologist.”
Medication Warning:
Do not discontinue prescribed ocular or systemic medications without explicit instruction from your treating physician. Genetic test results do not replace clinical management.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- This test is not appropriate for acute vision loss emergencies — proceed to the nearest ER immediately.
- Minors (<18) require consent from a legal guardian per UAE CDS Law 2026.
- Patients who have undergone allogeneic bone marrow transplant within 12 months — sample may give false donor DNA.
- Seek emergency care if you experience: sudden severe eye pain, flashing lights accompanied by a curtain‑like shadow, or rapid visual field constriction.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does a PDE6C genetic test reveal about my eye condition?
The PDE6C identifies pathogenic mutations in the PDE6C gene that cause cone‑rod dystrophy type 4, helping your ophthalmologist confirm the diagnosis and predict disease course.
يكشف فحص جين PDE6C عن الطفرات المسببة لمرض ضمور المخروطية والقضيبية من النوع الرابع، مما يساعد طبيب العيون في تأكيد التشخيص وتوقّع تطور المرض.
2. How is the DNA sample collected, and is it safe?
A DHA‑licensed phlebotomist visits your home (8 AM – 11 PM) to draw a small blood sample or to collect a finger‑prick spot on an FTA card, ensuring full cold‑chain integrity.
يقوم أخصائي سحب دم مرخص من هيئة الصحة بدبي بزيارة منزلك لجمع عينة دم بسيطة أو بصمة إصبع على بطاقة FTA، مع الحفاظ على سلسلة التبريد الآمنة.
3. How long will it take to receive my results, and will someone explain them?
Results are issued in 3 to 4 weeks through a secure portal, and a complimentary genetic counselling session is included to interpret the findings.
تظهر النتائج خلال 3 إلى 4 أسابيع عبر بوابة آمنة، مع جلسة استشارات وراثية مجانية لتفسير النتائج.
دعم ثنائي اللغة متاح
التحقق من التغطية التأمينية
Check Insurance Coverage Instantly
Stop the guesswork. Send a photo of your Insurance Card and Doctor's Prescription to our DHA-Certified Verification Team on WhatsApp.
توقف عن التخمين. أرسل صورة من بطاقة التأمين ووصفة الطبيب إلى فريق التحقق المعتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي عبر الواتساب. احصل على تحديث الحالة في دقائق.
Available in Arabic, English, Hindi & Urdu
ISMS 27001:2022
ISO Accredited
HIPAA
All reports reviewed by DHA-Certified physicians