Chughtai Lab DNA Test Details and Price
DNA tests, or gene testing, are medical tests that can detect mutations or changes in your genes, chromosomes, and DNA that may cause disease.
A DNA test can:
- Verify whether you have a particular hereditary condition or not.
- Ascertain whether you are more susceptible to certain conditions.
- Determine whether you have a specific gene mutation that you can pass on to your children.
What are DNA tests used for?
Gene testing is useful in numerous ways. They may provide crucial details about your DNA or a loved one’s genetic heritage. The applications of DNA testing include:
- Diagnostic testing: Diagnostic testing can confirm or rule out suspected genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities.
- Prenatal testing: This type of testing detects genetic or chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus’s genes. It can help you determine whether your baby is likely to be born with specific medical conditions.
- Carrier testing: Carrier testing identifies individuals with one copy of a gene mutation that, when present in two copies, would result in a genetic disorder. People from certain ethnic groups with a higher risk for genetic conditions, or with a family history of disorders like sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, may opt for genetic testing before having children.
- Preimplantation testing: Preimplantation testing can identify genetic alterations in embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
- Predictive and pre-symptomatic testing: Genetic testing before symptoms appear can help determine your risk of acquiring a genetic disorder if there is a family history of it. Among them are specific forms of cancer. For instance, BRCA testing determines the risk of breast cancer.
- Newborn screening: Newborn screening tests for certain metabolic, genetic, or hormone-related conditions in newborns immediately after birth.
- Forensic testing: Forensic testing utilizes DNA sequencing for legal purposes, establishing biological relationships (such as paternity), identifying victims of crimes or disasters, and determining suspects in criminal cases.
What diseases can DNA testing detect?
DNA tests can help to confirm or rule out a wide range of diseases and conditions, including:
- Thalassemia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Down syndrome
- Familial adenomatous polyposis
- Hereditary breast cancer
- Hereditary colon (colorectal) cancer
- Huntington’s disease
- Juvenile polyposis syndrome
- Phenylketonuria
- Sickle cell disease
How is a DNA test done?
The type of test will determine whether a sample of your skin, blood, chorionic villus, amniotic fluid, or other tissue is taken. The sample will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. A pathologist will examine the DNA, chromosomes, and genes in the lab.
What do the results mean?
The outcomes of DNA tests are sometimes not clear. Your healthcare provider will interpret the results based on the type of test and your medical and family history. They will then discuss the particular outcomes with you.
- Positive: A positive DNA test result indicates a genetic change (or mutation) known to cause a specific condition. It can validate a diagnosis, identify the person as a disease carrier, or imply a higher risk of developing the illness.
- Negative: A negative DNA test result suggests no genetic change that can cause a particular condition. It may rule out a diagnosis, imply that the individual is not a carrier of the disease, or show that there is no elevated risk of developing the disorder.
- Uncertain: Uncertain results indicate a potential genetic change, but there is insufficient information to determine if it is harmless or harmful.
What are the risks of the test?
Genetic testing generally poses a low physical risk. Tests using blood and cheek swabs are mostly risk-free. However, there is a slight chance of miscarriage with prenatal tests like chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis.
Additionally, financial, social, and emotional risk may also be associated with genetic testing. Before getting a genetic test, talk to your doctor, a medical geneticist, or a genetic counselor about all the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.
How to prepare for the DNA test?
Thoroughly learn about the medical history of your family before undergoing genetic testing. Discuss your medical history, both personal and family, with your doctor or a genetic counselor to have a better understanding of your risk. Inquire and voice any worries you may have regarding genetic testing during that discussion. Discuss your alternatives based on the test results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How can I book a DNA test?
You can book a DNA test online through Chughtai Lab’s web portal, mobile app, or Aap Ki Sehat Ka Number – 03-111-456-789. At Chughtai Lab, we provide a hassle-free testing service for patients at home. Moreover, if you are looking for a DNA test near me, reach out to your nearest Chughtai Lab outlet. Feel free to contact us to learn more about the test prices and other information.
2. What is the DNA test price in Pakistan at Chughtai Lab?
The Chughtai lab DNA acid test prices are as follows.
| Test | Price (PKR) |
| DNA Mutation for Thalassaemia in CVS (Form NIBD) | 21500 |
| Thalassaemia Genetic Profile in Blood With History (Form NIBD) | 20000 |
| DNA Mutation for Alpha Thalassaemia in Blood With History (Form NIBD) | 11000 |
| Beta Thalassemia Gene Sequencing | 12000 |
| HPV DNA Test | 8000 |
| Serum Anti-dsDNA (Quantitative) | 5500 |
| Serum Anti-dsDNA (Qualitative) | 5500 |
| Monkeypox DNA by PCR (Qualitative) | 5500 |
| Circle Premium DNA test for LifeStyle Genetics | 190000 |
| SENTIS Cancer & Discovery Test (Ct DNA) | 600000 |
| ONCOcept Heam DNA by gene tech | 108000 |
| Signatera Circulating Tumor DNA outsource (Natera USA) | 910000 |
| Signatera Subsequent test circulating Tumor DNA | 345000 |
| MLL Gene Arrangment (Bone Marrow) | 32000 |
| BRCA 1/2 Genetic Analysis by NGS | 90000 |
| NPM1 Gene Mutation Analysis | 7800 |
| FLT 3 Gene Mutation Analysis | 16500 |
| Nova Newborn Genetic Testing (Hongong) | 198600 |
| RPE65 Gene testing From TDL (UK) | 340000 |
| Sentis Hereditary Breast & ovarian Cancer Panel (Genetech) | 100000 |
| ONCOcept Heam DNA by gene tech | 108000 |
| Orion Focus Panel | 174000 |
| Somatic solid tumor Expanded Out source Gene tech | 174000 |
| Neprology Panel ( OUT SOURCE GENETECH ) | 150000 |
| Lymphoma panel (outsource Genetech) | 250000 |
| Multiple myeloma (Outsource Genetech) | 250000 |
| Myelodysplastic / Myeloproliferative neoplasm MDS/MPN (outsource Genetech) | 250000 |
| Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (outsource Genetech) | 250000 |
| Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (outsource Genetech) | 250000 |
However, the DNA test price in Pakistan may vary in different labs.
3. Can I view my test results online?
Yes, you can check the results of your tests via the Chughtai Lab mobile app and WhatsApp. We update our clients via message when their reports are ready.