Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
HPD Gene Hawkinsinuria Genetic Test in UAE | 2800 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Diagnostic Sensitivity: 99.9% via ISO-Certified Processing
ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with full HPD gene coverage.
VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Cold-Chain Home Collection
Premium home collection via temperature-controlled courier. Available daily 8 AM – 11 PM.
Post-Test Telephonic Clinical Guidance
Expert interpretation by a DHA-licensed Consultant Medical Geneticist.
Direct Billing & Insurance Verification
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Test Overview & Methodology
The HPD Gene Hawkinsinuria Genetic Test uses advanced next-generation sequencing to identify pathogenic variants in the HPD gene, providing a definitive molecular diagnosis for tyrosinemia type III (Hawkinsinuria). This test empowers clinicians with precise data for early dietary intervention and proactive family screening. The methodology examines the entire coding region and splice sites of the HPD gene, achieving >99% diagnostic sensitivity.
| Feature | Our Test (NGS) | Alternate Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity | Sanger Sequencing – limited to a few exons, may miss deep intronic variants |
| Methodology | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – full gene coverage | Biochemical enzyme assay – indirect, slower, less specific |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks | 6–8 Weeks |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“I understand that waiting for genetic results can be overwhelming for families. This NGS test offers clarity on whether a treatable metabolic condition underlies persistent symptoms in your child, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Always interpret results in conjunction with full clinical evaluation and never hesitate to reach out for paediatric metabolic support.”
— Lina Osama Zaki Quteineh, Consultant Medical Genetics, DHA License: 9294403
Important Medical Advisory
Do not discontinue prescribed medication or dietary therapy without consulting your doctor.
If your child has been prescribed a low-tyrosine formula or emergency protocols, maintain them exactly as directed until your physician reviews the genetic findings.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Acute metabolic crisis symptoms (persistent vomiting, extreme lethargy, seizures, or unusual urine odour) — seek emergency medical care immediately.
- This genetic test does not replace biochemical monitoring; if symptoms worsen, always consult your paediatrician.
- Testing is ideally preceded by a genetic counselling session to draw a pedigree chart and assess family history.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is Hawkinsinuria and how does this NGS test detect it?
This NGS test identifies mutations in the HPD gene causing Hawkinsinuria, a rare metabolic disorder, with >99% accuracy. Hawkinsinuria is a tyrosine metabolism defect that can lead to failure to thrive, acidosis, and neurological issues in infancy. Our next-generation sequencing comprehensively screens the entire coding region and splice sites of the HPD gene, providing a gold-standard molecular diagnosis that confirms the condition and guides dietary management.
2. Why do I need genetic counselling before this test?
Genetic counselling explains implications, draws a pedigree chart, and helps plan family screening strategies. A certified genetic counsellor will review your child’s clinical history, construct a detailed family tree, and explain autosomal recessive inheritance. This ensures you fully understand the possible outcomes — confirmation of the disease, carrier status identification, or a negative report — and can make informed health decisions.
3. How long until I receive results and are they reliable?
Results are available in 3-4 weeks with 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity, delivered via secure online patient portal. After sample collection, DNA is extracted and sequenced in our ISO-certified laboratory; findings are then reviewed by molecular pathologists and reported to your referring physician. You will also receive a telephonic clinical guidance session to interpret the implications.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Privacy & Compliance Framework
This service fully complies with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields, and Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All genetic data is processed under strict confidentiality and used solely for diagnostic purposes with patient consent.
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Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | HPD Gene Hawkinsinuria Genetic Test |
| Price (AED) | 2,800 |
| Turnaround Time | 3–4 Weeks |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Peripheral Whole Blood, Serum, or Plasma (Blood Draw) |
| Methodology Used | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) – Full Gene Coverage |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E70.29 |
| LOINC Code | 81311-6 |
| DHA Facility License & Lab | License 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE. Operated by DNA Labs UAE. |
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