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1,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Felbamate Test in UAE | 1500 AED | DHA Licensed Laboratory
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity through ISO-accredited LC-MS/MS processing.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital-grade cold-chain home collection by VIP mobile phlebotomy, 8 AM–11 PM daily.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post-test interpretation with our DHA-licensed clinical team.
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Test Overview & Methodology
The Felbamate Test is a high-precision therapeutic drug monitoring assay that quantifies serum felbamate levels to ensure efficacy and prevent toxicity in patients with epilepsy. It utilizes liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for accurate measurement.
| Feature | Our Test (DNA Labs UAE) | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% sensitivity, LC-MS/MS (ISO 9001:2015 lab) | Immunoassay (limited cross‑reactivity) |
| Methodology | Liquid Chromatography‑Tandem Mass Spectrometry | Homogeneous Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks (batch processing) | 5–7 days (may lack specificity) |
| Clinical Utility | Therapeutic range 30–100 µg/mL, toxicity > 100 µg/mL | Often qualitative only |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a DHA-licensed General Practitioner, I emphasize that felbamate serum levels must be interpreted within the clinical context. The therapeutic range is 30–100 µg/mL; levels outside this range may require dosage adjustment and close monitoring for adverse effects such as bone marrow suppression or hepatotoxicity. Always consult your neurologist before making any changes to your medication regimen.”
— Dr. Ajay Singh, DHA Lic. 36234132
Medication Warning
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Abrupt cessation of felbamate can precipitate severe seizures and status epilepticus.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Persons with known hypersensitivity to felbamate; haemodynamically unstable patients requiring urgent medical intervention.
- Red Flag – Aplastic Anaemia: Unexplained fever, sore throat, unusual bruising, petechiae, or prolonged bleeding.
- Red Flag – Hepatic Failure: Jaundice, dark urine, right‑upper‑quadrant pain, nausea/vomiting, or clay‑coloured stools.
- Red Flag – Acute Overdose: Severe sedation, ataxia, diplopia, respiratory depression – seek emergency care immediately.
- Specimen Rejection: Samples collected in SST gel barrier tubes, haemolysed samples, or incorrectly labelled tubes will not be processed.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the purpose of the Felbamate Test?
Snippet: The Felbamate Test quantifies serum felbamate levels to ensure therapeutic range and avoid toxicity in epilepsy management.
This LC‑MS/MS assay precisely measures felbamate concentration, enabling your neurologist to tailor dosage, confirm adherence, and prevent adverse events such as aplastic anaemia or hepatic failure. Results are interpreted alongside clinical findings and liver function tests.
2. How should I prepare for the blood sample collection?
Snippet: Collect serum exactly 1 hour before the next scheduled dose using a plain red‑top tube without gel separator.
A duly filled Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory. The phlebotomist will draw 2 mL of blood into a red‑top tube; do not allow SST gel‑barrier tubes. The sample must be shipped refrigerated or frozen immediately after clotting and centrifugation. Fasting is not required unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
3. What do the results mean and when should I seek urgent help?
Snippet: A felbamate level outside the 30–100 µg/mL range requires immediate dose adjustment and haematological monitoring to avert toxicity.
Values below 30 µg/mL may indicate sub‑therapeutic efficacy, whereas levels above 100 µg/mL raise the risk of bone marrow suppression and liver injury. If you develop fever, easy bruising, dark urine, or confusion, contact your neurologist or visit the emergency department without delay. Do not self‑adjust the medication.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection & Compliance
All patient data is handled in strict accordance 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. Our laboratory employs encryption, access controls, and audit trails to ensure confidentiality and integrity of your health information.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Felbamate Test |
| Price (AED) | 1,500 |
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks (batch processing) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Serum (2 mL, red-top tube without gel separator) |
| Methodology Used | Liquid Chromatography‑Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | Z79.899 |
| LOINC Code | 3586-2 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | DHA License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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