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950 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Vitamin A (Retinol) Test in UAE | 950 AED | DHA Licensed Laboratory
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
✓Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited 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.
📞Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
📋DHA Facility License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City.
⏱Turnaround Time: 4 Business Days from sample pickup.
🧪Methodology: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with LC-MS/MS Confirmation.
🔬Corporate Lab: DNA Labs UAE.
Test Overview & Methodology
The Vitamin A (Retinol) test quantifies serum retinol levels to evaluate nutritional status, detect deficiency or toxicity, and monitor therapy. Retinol is essential for vision, immune function, and epithelial integrity. Our laboratory employs High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with tandem mass spectrometry confirmation to achieve 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity, eliminating cross-reactivity seen in standard immunoassays.
| Parameter | Our Vitamin A (Retinol) Test | Standard Immunoassay |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with LC-MS/MS Confirmation | Enzyme Immunoassay (limited specificity) |
| Sensitivity | 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity | ~85% (cross-reactivity risk) |
| Turnaround Time | 4 Business Days from sample pickup | 5–7 Business Days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a DHA-licensed General Practitioner (DHA: 36234132), I routinely evaluate retinol status in patients presenting with night blindness, recurrent infections, or unexplained dermatological changes. Low serum retinol may indicate dietary insufficiency, fat malabsorption, or chronic liver disease. This test provides a precise quantitative baseline for targeted supplementation. Always correlate lab values with clinical presentation and avoid self-diagnosis.” – Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner
Advisory on Medical Liability & Patient Consent
In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability, all diagnostic procedures require informed patient consent. Patients must disclose current medications, supplements, and relevant medical history prior to sample collection. Results should be interpreted exclusively by a licensed physician. Do not modify or discontinue any prescribed treatment regimen without professional consultation.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Do not collect if: hemolysed or lipemic sample, patient took vitamin A supplements within the last 24 hours, active hepatic infection, or sample exposed to light without aluminium foil protection.
- Emergency Red Flags: sudden blurred vision, severe headache, bone pain, hepatomegaly, or signs of hypervitaminosis A (e.g., dry cracked lips, increased intracranial pressure). Seek immediate medical attention.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. Why do I need a Vitamin A (Retinol) test?
Our Vitamin A Retinol test delivers 99.9% diagnostic sensitivity using HPLC methodology for precise deficiency assessment. It is essential for anyone with night blindness, chronic diarrhoea, malnutrition, or undergoing bariatric surgery follow‑up. The test also supports monitoring of patients on retinol-based therapies.
2. How should I prepare for the test?
You must fast overnight and protect the blood sample from light to ensure accurate results. A phlebotomist will draw blood in a red‑top tube, immediately wrap it in aluminium foil, and refrigerate under cold‑chain protocols. Avoid vitamin A supplements for 24 hours prior to collection.
3. What do abnormal results mean?
Low levels suggest deficiency risking night blindness, while high levels may indicate toxic overload needing clinical correlation. Your physician will interpret values alongside symptoms and other nutritional markers. Reference ranges are adjusted for age, pregnancy, and renal function.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE operates under DHA Facility License No. 1143 and strictly complies 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. All patient data is encrypted, access-controlled, and processed exclusively within UAE jurisdiction. Clinical procedures adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Our laboratory holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Vitamin A (Retinol) Test |
| Price (AED) | 950 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 4 Business Days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Serum (peripheral whole blood) |
| Methodology Used | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with LC-MS/MS Confirmation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E50.9, E67.0 |
| LOINC Code | 74797-6 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License #1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE | DNA Labs UAE |
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