Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
CLCN2 Gene Epilepsy (Idiopathic Generalized Type 11) – Genetic Test in UAE
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
✅ 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity – ISO 9001:2015 Certified Laboratory
🏠 Home Collection (8 AM – 11 PM) with validated cold-chain logistics
📞 Post‑Test Clinical Guidance – telephone interpretation of results
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Test Overview & Methodology
This state‑of‑the‑art next‑generation sequencing (NGS) test analyses the entire coding region of the CLCN2 gene to detect pathogenic variants linked to Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy Type 11 (IGE11).
| Feature | Our NGS Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Full gene sequencing (NGS) with Sanger validation | Targeted Sanger sequencing (selected exons) |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
| Clinical Value | Comprehensive variant detection, IGE11 confirmation, family screening | Limited to known founder mutations |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“A positive CLCN2 result explains the genetic basis of your epilepsy, but it must be correlated with your clinical history and EEG findings. Follow‑up with your neurologist is essential—never stop prescribed medications without medical consent. This test empowers your treatment plan and family risk assessment.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA Registration ID: 9294403
Advisory
⚠️ Medication Warning
Do not discontinue or adjust any anti‑epileptic drug without explicit instruction from your physician. Abrupt changes may provoke life‑threatening seizures.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
🚨 Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Exclusion: Blood draw is not performed if patient has acute febrile illness or ongoing infection.
- Exclusion: Minors require legal guardian consent and a valid UAE genetic testing request in compliance with Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
- Red Flag: Sudden increase in seizure frequency or duration, prolonged confusion, or signs of status epilepticus – seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. How accurate is this CLCN2 gene test for diagnosing my epilepsy type?
This NGS test achieves over 99.9% analytical sensitivity and specificity for single‑nucleotide variants and small insertions/deletions within the CLCN2 gene, making it highly reliable when combined with clinical evaluation.
2. Do I need to stop my epilepsy medication before the blood draw?
No, you must continue all prescribed anti‑epileptic drugs exactly as directed; the test analyses your DNA, which is unaffected by medications, and stopping medicines could trigger dangerous seizures.
3. How long do results take, and how will I receive them?
Your comprehensive report is delivered within 3–4 weeks via a secure encrypted PDF to your ordering physician, along with a telephonic post‑test consultation to explain the clinical implications.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
This test is performed 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.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Laboratory – Certificate No. INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | CLCN2 Gene Epilepsy (Idiopathic Generalized Type 11) – Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | AED 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with Sanger validation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | G40.3 |
| LOINC Code | 81321-5 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address Invariants | DHA Facility License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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