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Hormone tests in Abu Dhabi

Zavis explains 3 hormone tests: Testosterone, Cortisol and Prolactin. Hormone tests measure chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, such as testosterone, cortisol and prolactin. 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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Needs fasting

Labs in Abu Dhabi

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Listed prices for hormone 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 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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
Testosterone	AED 90	AED 89	AED 100
Cortisol		AED 138
Prolactin	AED 90	AED 79	AED 100

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.

Hormone tests: what each test measures

Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.

Testosterone

Testosterone (Total)

Measures total testosterone levels important for male health, energy, and muscle mass.

Fasting requiredblood3 listed prices in Abu Dhabi

Cortisol

Cortisol (Morning)

Measures the stress hormone cortisol, typically drawn in the morning when levels peak.

No fasting neededblood1 listed price in Abu Dhabi

Prolactin

Measures prolactin hormone levels, important for fertility and pituitary function.

No fasting neededblood3 listed prices in Abu Dhabi

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 15189

PureLab is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Abu Dhabi. Accreditation confirmed in the accreditor's directory: ISO 15189.

Home collection

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.

Home collection2 listed prices in this category

DarDoc

DarDoc is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Home collection3 listed prices in this category

Healthchecks360

Healthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. It offers home sample collection.

Home collection2 listed prices in this category

About hormone tests

Hormones help regulate many processes in the body. A hormone imbalance can be linked to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain and difficulty conceiving.

Who these tests are commonly ordered for

Doctors commonly order these tests for women with irregular periods, difficulty conceiving, unexplained weight gain, acne or hair loss, for men with fatigue, reduced libido, muscle loss or mood changes, and for people with suspected adrenal problems. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.

Preparation

Fasting is required for Testosterone. No fasting is needed for Cortisol and Prolactin. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab how long to fast before your appointment. Cortisol is typically drawn in the morning, when levels peak. A doctor can advise on timing for other hormone tests.

Other test categories in Abu Dhabi

Fasting is required for Testosterone. No fasting is needed for Cortisol and Prolactin. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.

How much do hormone tests cost in Abu Dhabi?

It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Abu Dhabi, by test: Testosterone: AED 89 to AED 100 across 3 labs and services; Cortisol: AED 138 on the DarDoc website; Prolactin: AED 79 to AED 100 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.

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 hormone 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 hormone 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.