Biolab achieves substantial strides in Celiac Disease predisposition, through HLA-DQ molecular typing

Biolab, the leading accredited diagnostic laboratories in the Kingdom, announced taking substantial strides in the diagnostics of the Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disease affecting the small intestinal mucosa of genetically predisposed individuals, through the HLA-DQ Typing test using the Luminex Analysis System, the latest of its kind in the Middle East. The HLA-DQ Typing test, offered by Biolab across the Kingdom, is considered the most advanced, accurate and affordable of its kind among other similar diagnostics.

“The HLA-DQ Typing test is considered a highly accurate molecular test. Biolab has recently introduced the Luminex Analysis System, the latest of its kind in the Middle East, which reflects Biolab’s continuous provision of high accuracy and quality diagnostic services,” declared Dr. Amid Abdelnour, Founder and CEO of Biolab.

Celiac disease (Gluten Sensitivity) is an immune-mediated disease of the intestines that is triggered by the ingestion of gluten. Genetic predisposition plays a key role in Celiac Disease and considerable progress has been made recently in identifying genes that are responsible for Celiac Disease predisposition. It is well known that Celiac Disease is strongly associated with specific HLA class II genes known as HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 located on chromosome 6p21.

The class leading Luminex Analysis System, recently introduced by Biolab to the Kingdom offers a plethora of advanced features, particularly its ability to simultaneously measure up to 100-200 chemical constituents in a single microplate, using extremely small sample volumes less in quantity and size than samples tested in traditional diagnostic systems. This will substantially boost productivity and patient satisfaction, while saving time and effort without compromising the quality and accuracy of the tests and diagnostics, and therefore it greatly helps perform the ideal diagnosis and take appropriate remedial measures.

It is worth mentioning that Biolab is a pioneer in applying advances in medicine and science to laboratory testing, providing a broad range of medical diagnostic services that spans 700 tests, in addition to offering a wide array of medical, scientific and consultancy services in the fields of health and diagnostics. Leveraging on cutting-edge technology, high caliber staff and an extensive insurance and bank affiliate network, Biolab offers its patients an unparalleled premium experience, prioritizing reliability, accountability and convenience.