Routine blood tests in the UAE
Zavis explains 4 routine blood tests: CBC, Lipid Panel, ESR and Iron Panel. This page gives what each test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type. Fasting is required for Lipid Panel and Iron Panel. No fasting is needed for CBC and ESR. Sample type: blood. Listed prices for 3 of the 4 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from. Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE, 10 with home sample collection.
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Tests explained
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Need fasting
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Tests with a listed price
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Labs profiled on Zavis
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List home collection
Listed prices for routine blood tests
Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added to a listed price, so confirm the price with the lab before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
| Test | Unilabs | DarDoc | Healthchecks360 | ServiceMarketDubai only, home visit included | Smart Care PolyclinicDubai only | Forte Clinical LaboratoryDubai only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBC | AED 90 | AED 59 | AED 60 | AED 99 | AED 80 | AED 88 |
| Lipid Panel | AED 100 | AED 138 | AED 100 | AED 99 | AED 100 | |
| ESR | AED 40 | AED 39 | AED 20 | AED 50 | ||
| Iron Panel |
Each price links to the page it was read from. A dash means Zavis has no price for that test from that service.
- Unilabs lists these prices on its ordering website, ae.unilabs.online. Its terms mention a service fee without stating the amount.
- DarDoc is a home collection service, and these are the prices its website lists test by test. The website also advertises a 20% coupon, which is not the price shown here. Zavis did not verify the total at checkout.
- Healthchecks360 is a booking platform that works through partner labs. Its terms say prices may vary from centre to centre, and its pages do not state VAT or a collection cost.
- ServiceMarket lists these prices for Dubai only. The listed price includes the nurse's home visit: the basket Zavis checked added no visit fee and no VAT.
- Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira lists these prices on its laboratory page and calls them list prices. The page offers 30% to 50% off when four or more tests are chosen, with the discounted price sent by the clinic; that discount is not in the prices shown here. The page does not state VAT.
- Forte Clinical Laboratory shows this price on its CBC test page. The page does not state VAT or whether home collection is included.
- Iron Panel: The services that publish prices list serum iron, TIBC and ferritin as separate tests, or sell an iron panel without ferritin, so Zavis shows no price for this panel.
Routine blood tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
CBC
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
6 listed prices
Lipid Panel
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
5 listed prices
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube, indicating inflammation in the body.
4 listed prices
Iron Panel
Iron Studies (Serum Iron, TIBC, Ferritin)
Measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
Other test categories
Vitamins & Minerals
5 tests
Hormones
3 tests
Diabetes
3 tests
Liver Function
2 tests
Kidney Function
2 tests
Heart & Cardiac
3 tests
Thyroid
2 tests
Allergy & Intolerance
2 tests
Fertility
3 tests
Cancer Screening
3 tests
STD Screening
2 tests
Imaging & Radiology
Urine & Stool
2 tests
Routine blood tests in the UAE: frequently asked questions
Which routine blood tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 4 routine blood tests: CBC, Lipid Panel, ESR and Iron Panel. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do routine blood tests need fasting?
Fasting is required for Lipid Panel and Iron Panel. No fasting is needed for CBC and ESR. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do routine blood tests cost in the UAE?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices by test: CBC: AED 59 to AED 99 across 6 labs and services; Lipid Panel: AED 99 to AED 138 across 5 labs and services; ESR: AED 20 to AED 50 across 4 labs and services. These are the prices each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added.
Can routine blood tests be done with home sample collection in the UAE?
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE, 10 with home sample collection. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the test you need.
How long do results take for routine blood tests?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Disclaimer: This page is general information and is not medical advice. A doctor can advise which tests are appropriate for you and explain your results. Clinical laboratories in the UAE are licensed by the health regulator for the emirate they operate in.