Diabetes blood tests in the UAE
Zavis explains 3 diabetes blood tests: Fasting Glucose, HbA1c and Fasting Insulin. This page gives what each test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type. Fasting is required for Fasting Glucose and Fasting Insulin. No fasting is needed for HbA1c. 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 diabetes 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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 | Smart Care PolyclinicDubai only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Glucose | AED 40 | AED 39 | AED 40 | AED 45 |
| HbA1c | AED 90 | AED 89 | AED 100 | AED 84 |
| Fasting Insulin | AED 90 | AED 138 | AED 105 |
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.
- 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.
Diabetes blood tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
Fasting Glucose
Fasting Blood Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting. Primary screening test for diabetes.
4 listed prices
HbA1c
HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
4 listed prices
Fasting Insulin
Insulin (Fasting)
Measures fasting insulin levels to assess insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes.
3 listed prices
Other test categories
Blood Tests
4 tests
Vitamins & Minerals
5 tests
Hormones
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
Diabetes blood tests in the UAE: frequently asked questions
Which diabetes blood tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 3 diabetes blood tests: Fasting Glucose, HbA1c and Fasting Insulin. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do diabetes blood tests need fasting?
Fasting is required for Fasting Glucose and Fasting Insulin. No fasting is needed for HbA1c. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do diabetes blood tests cost in the UAE?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices by test: Fasting Glucose: AED 39 to AED 45 across 4 labs and services; HbA1c: AED 84 to AED 100 across 4 labs and services; Fasting Insulin: AED 90 to AED 138 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 diabetes 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 diabetes 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.