Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
FUCA1 Gene Fucosidosis Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
✅ Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited 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 experts.
💳 Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
The FUCA1 NGS test screens the entire coding region of the FUCA1 gene to detect single nucleotide variants, indels, and copy number changes associated with fucosidosis—a rare lysosomal storage disease. This test is the gold‑standard for confirming clinical suspicion, guiding management, and facilitating family planning.
| Parameter | Our Test (NGS) | Closest Alternative (Enzyme Assay) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Single‑nucleotide resolution, all coding variants | Biochemical enzyme activity levels (indirect) |
| Method | Illumina® NGS + Sanger confirmation | Fluorometric/colorimetric enzyme assay |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks | 4 to 6 Weeks |
| Sensitivity | >99.9% for sequence variants | ~85% (cannot differentiate pseudodeficiency) |
| Cost | 2800 AED | ~3500 AED (estimated) |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“A positive FUCA1 result must be interpreted within the full clinical picture; even a detected variant may only indicate carrier status if symptoms are absent. I strongly advise that you discuss all results with a clinical geneticist or metabolic specialist before altering any current treatment plan. Genetic information can be life‑changing, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Advisory Note
🚨 Medication Warning: Do not discontinue or modify any prescribed medication without consulting your treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Exclusion: Blood sample collected within 2 weeks of a packed red cell transfusion (may interfere with DNA extraction). Patients who have received an allogeneic bone marrow transplant should not use this test for carrier status.
- Exclusion: Minors without legal guardian consent (mandatory per UAE Personal Data Protection Law and Medical Liability Law).
- Seek immediate medical care if: Acute progressive neurodegeneration, unbreakable seizure, severe vomiting, or aspiration pneumonia – these are not explained solely by a positive test result and require urgent evaluation.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What does the FUCA1 gene test detect and how reliable is it?
This NGS sequences the entire FUCA1 coding region to identify all pathogenic variants linked to fucosidosis with 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity. It can confirm clinical fucosidosis, determine carrier status, or aid prenatal diagnosis when combined with expert genetic counselling.
2. How is the sample collected and is a hospital visit required?
A simple blood draw, one drop of blood on an FTA card, or previously extracted DNA can be used; our ISO‑certified cold‑chain home collection service sends a phlebotomist to you. No hospital visit is needed for the collection, and no special fasting is required.
3. What is the turnaround time and will insurance cover the cost?
Results are delivered within 3‑4 weeks via a secure online portal, and our team provides insurance direct billing verification through WhatsApp. Many UAE insurers cover medically indicated genetic tests; we confirm eligibility before sample processing.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This test is performed at a DHA-licensed facility (License No. 1143) in Dubai Healthcare City. Patient data is processed in full compliance 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. Clinical safety and patient consent adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All genetic results are kept confidential and handled in accordance with UAE health information governance standards.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | FUCA1 Gene Fucosidosis Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2800 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 3 to 4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral whole blood, FTA card dried blood spot, or extracted DNA |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with Sanger confirmation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E77.1 |
| LOINC Code | 69047-9 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License No. 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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