Vitamin and mineral tests in the UAE
Zavis explains 5 vitamin and mineral tests: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate, Calcium and Magnesium. 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 5 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 vitamin and mineral 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
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.
Vitamin and mineral tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
5 listed prices
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.
5 listed prices
Folate
Folate (Folic Acid)
Measures folate levels important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and pregnancy.
4 listed prices
Calcium
Calcium (Serum)
Measures blood calcium levels important for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction.
4 listed prices
Magnesium
Magnesium (Serum)
Measures magnesium levels involved in 300+ enzymatic reactions in the body.
4 listed prices
Other test categories
Blood Tests
4 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
Vitamin and mineral tests in the UAE: frequently asked questions
Which vitamin and mineral tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 5 vitamin and mineral tests: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate, Calcium and Magnesium. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do vitamin and mineral 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 vitamin and mineral tests cost in the UAE?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices by test: Vitamin D: AED 89 to AED 180 across 5 labs and services; Vitamin B12: AED 80 to AED 149 across 5 labs and services; Folate: AED 110 to AED 198 across 4 labs and services; Calcium: AED 40 to AED 50 across 4 labs and services; Magnesium: AED 40 to AED 70 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 vitamin and mineral 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 vitamin and mineral 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.