Cancer screening tests in Abu Dhabi
Zavis explains 3 cancer screening tests: PSA, CA-125 and CEA. Cancer screening blood tests measure tumour markers: proteins and other substances that some cancers release into the blood. Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi, 4 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Abu Dhabi are licensed by Abu Dhabi's health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Abu Dhabi for all 3 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
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Listed prices for cancer screening tests in Abu Dhabi
Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026. Zavis has published prices from 8 of the 15 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
- 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.
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.
CA-125
CA-125 (Ovarian Cancer Marker)
Tumour marker used to monitor ovarian cancer treatment and detect recurrence.
CEA
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Tumour marker used primarily to monitor colorectal cancer treatment and detect recurrence.
Labs that operate in Abu Dhabi
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.
Al Borg Diagnostics
CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only)ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah)Al Borg Diagnostics is a diagnostic lab operating in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Accreditations confirmed in the accreditors' directories: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only) and ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah).
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories)ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories)National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a reference laboratory network operating in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. Its laboratories are inside partner hospitals and clinics.
PureLab
ISO 15189PureLab is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Abu Dhabi. Accreditation confirmed in the accreditor's directory: ISO 15189.
Unilabs
CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only)ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)Unilabs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It has 6 locations, according to its website.
DarDoc
DarDoc is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Healthchecks360
Healthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. It offers home sample collection.
About cancer screening tests
Tumour markers are risk indicators and monitoring tools. On their own they cannot confirm or rule out cancer, and raised levels can also occur in conditions that are not cancer, so results are interpreted alongside a clinical examination and imaging. PSA relates to the prostate, CA-125 is used to monitor ovarian cancer, and CEA is used mainly to monitor colorectal cancer.
Who these tests are commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order these tests for men discussing prostate screening, for people with a family history of prostate, ovarian, breast or colorectal cancer, and for people being monitored during or after cancer treatment. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.
Preparation
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood.
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Cancer screening tests in Abu Dhabi: 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 Abu Dhabi?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Abu Dhabi, by test: PSA: AED 138 to AED 160 across 2 labs and services; CA-125: AED 138 to AED 200 across 2 labs and services; CEA: AED 138 to AED 175 across 2 labs and services. These are the prices each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added.
Which labs operate in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi: Al Borg Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), PureLab, Unilabs, DarDoc and Healthchecks360. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.
Can cancer screening tests be done with home sample collection in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis profiles list home sample collection for 4 of the 6 labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. Ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the test you need.
How long do results take for cancer screening tests in Abu Dhabi?
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. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile, so confirm them with the lab before you book.