Cancer screening tests in the UAE
Zavis explains 3 cancer screening tests: PSA, CA-125 and CEA. This page gives what each test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type. No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood. Listed prices for all 3 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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Listed prices for cancer screening 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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 | DarDoc | Healthchecks360 | Smart Care PolyclinicDubai only |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | AED 138 | AED 160 | AED 110 |
| CA-125 | AED 138 | AED 200 | AED 135 |
| CEA | AED 138 | AED 175 | AED 135 |
Each price links to the page it was read from. A dash means Zavis has no price for that test from that service.
- 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.
- 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.
Cancer screening tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
PSA
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Screens for prostate cancer. Elevated levels may indicate prostate cancer, BPH, or prostatitis.
3 listed prices
CA-125
CA-125 (Ovarian Cancer Marker)
Tumour marker used to monitor ovarian cancer treatment and detect recurrence.
3 listed prices
CEA
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Tumour marker used primarily to monitor colorectal cancer treatment and detect recurrence.
3 listed prices
Other test categories
Blood Tests
4 tests
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
STD Screening
2 tests
Imaging & Radiology
Urine & Stool
2 tests
Cancer screening tests in the UAE: frequently asked questions
Which cancer screening tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 3 cancer screening tests: PSA, CA-125 and CEA. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do cancer screening tests need fasting?
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do cancer screening tests cost in the UAE?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices by test: PSA: AED 110 to AED 160 across 3 labs and services; CA-125: AED 135 to AED 200 across 3 labs and services; CEA: AED 135 to AED 175 across 3 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 cancer screening 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 cancer screening 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.